Spookermarket
What’s inside...
In 'Spookermarket', children are taken on a whimsical adventure through a haunted supermarket. The story follows a group of friends who encounter all sorts of spooky and silly creatures while trying to shop for their groceries. This picture book combines humor with a touch of the supernatural as a mischievous genie escapes and causes chaos in the supermarket aisles. The characters must work together to outwit this troublesome customer in a laugh-out-loud adventure created by award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator Steph Laberis.
Age
0-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the spooky characters in the Spookermarket would do if they visited our local grocery store?
How did the characters in the book show teamwork when solving problems?
If you could create your own spooky character to add to the story, what would it be like and why?
What lessons do you think we can learn from the way the characters interacted with each other?
Which part of the Spookermarket adventure did you find the most exciting, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child to predict what a 'Spookermarket' might be like and what kind of creatures they might meet there.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps deepen their connection and recall of the story.
After reading, connect the story to your child’s experiences by discussing any times they felt brave or worked together with friends to solve a problem.
Use different voices for the characters when reading aloud to make the storytelling more dynamic and engaging for your child.
At the end of the book, ask your child if there’s anything they would change about the story and why, fostering critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and cooperation
Explanation: In 'Spookermarket,' the characters work together to navigate the supermarket, showing how teamwork can make challenging tasks easier and more fun.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or helping out at home, learning that cooperation can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: The spooky setting of the supermarket initially intimidates the characters, but they learn to overcome their fears as they explore.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that facing new or seemingly scary situations can be manageable and less intimidating once they confront them.
Example Lesson: The importance of imagination
Explanation: The adventures in 'Spookermarket' are driven by the characters' imaginative interpretations of ordinary supermarket items.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson to enhance creative thinking, transforming everyday environments into extraordinary places with their imagination.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: As the characters in the book meet various 'spooky' creatures, they learn to appreciate the uniqueness of each character rather than being afraid.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace diversity among peers and learn to appreciate what makes everyone unique.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout their journey in the supermarket, the characters encounter obstacles that they solve together using clever thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think critically and find innovative solutions to challenges they face in daily life.