Super Spaghetti
What’s inside...
A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about an unexpected superhero for fans of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs filled with humor and fun and lots of spaghetti! Meet Fred, a boy who loves spaghetti. His mom, an inventor, creates a machine that can turn anything into spaghetti. Fred thinks life will be all about noodles until he accidentally gets transformed into Super Spaghetti by the machine! Now a superhero made entirely of spaghetti, Fred must determine if he has what it takes to save his town. This superhero story combines comics-style action with funny read-aloud text by Rebecca Donnelly and bright, action-packed illustrations by Bonnie Lui, making it an irresistible read.
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the main character felt when they finally made their super spaghetti?
What would you do if you could create a magical dish like super spaghetti?
Why is it important to help others, like the characters in the book do?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with someone to solve a problem? What happened?
What would your super dish be and what magical powers would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, relating it to their own experiences of teamwork or helping others.
Ask your child to imagine their own magical meal, and discuss what special powers it would have, fostering creativity and innovation.
Use the book’s theme of problem-solving to discuss past challenges your child has faced and how they overcame them, reinforcing resilience and critical thinking.
Highlight the importance of cooperation and kindness, relating them back to personal values and social skills you want to instill in your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Super Spaghetti', the characters collaborate to untangle a giant spaghetti mess caused by a cooking mishap.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to work cooperatively with others to solve problems, whether it's during school projects or in family activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The protagonist, Super Spaghetti, uses inventive methods to solve the problem rather than traditional ones.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of thinking outside the box and applying creative solutions to overcome obstacles in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters take responsibility for the mess and work towards fixing it rather than blaming each other.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of owning up to their mistakes and working towards rectifying them, be it at home or in school.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite the challenges, Super Spaghetti and friends persist until they solve the problem, showing dedication and commitment.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to persist in their endeavors, understanding that success often comes through continuous effort and resilience.