With the Passion of a Pig (the Superhero School series Book 3)
#3 of 3 in Superhero School Series
What’s inside...
The Superhero School squad returns for their third adventure: Mrs Gee is missing and no one knows why. When Patty Porter, tech-savvy pig and team member, tracks Mrs. Gee's phone to the field where Catt appeared, the team rushes to investigate. They discover a portal linking Sweet Meadows to the human world called California. It's the same one the monkeys used to transport captured animals. Patty's plan? Find Mrs. Gee and the missing animals...Simple and quick, right? Except the squad has a big surprise waiting for them when they exit the portal in California. Join the Superhero School sleuths for another adventure, find Catt's mom, and return home in time for their next class.
Discussion points
What do you think makes someone a superhero in the story, and do you believe anyone can be a superhero in real life?
How did the characters in the book work together to solve problems? Can you think of a time when you worked with others to solve a problem?
What important lessons did the characters learn throughout their adventures? How can you apply these lessons to your everyday life?
How did the character's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story? What events led to those changes?
If you could have a superpower like any of the characters, which one would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the questions to guide a deeper exploration of the book's themes, encouraging your child to relate the story to their own experiences.
Highlight the teamwork aspect by discussing how collaboration and understanding among the characters led to successful problem-solving.
Encourage your child to consider how the challenges faced by the characters can be seen in their own life, fostering empathy and self-reflection.
Discuss the moral lessons in the story, emphasizing how these can be applied in real-life situations to make ethical decisions.
Share your own thoughts about the story to model open conversation, helping your child feel comfortable expressing their ideas and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'With the Passion of a Pig', characters work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles, demonstrating the power of collective effort.
Real-World Application: Children learn that cooperating with others can lead to achieving goals that might seem impossible alone, such as completing group projects in school or playing team sports.
Example Lesson: Embracing Uniqueness and Diversity
Explanation: The book showcases a variety of characters with unique abilities and backgrounds, highlighting the importance of accepting and valuing everyone's differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to appreciate the diversity among their peers and to recognize each person's unique contributions to their community.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Personal Growth
Explanation: Characters in the book are tasked with missions that require them to take responsibility for their actions and decisions, promoting personal development.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding by taking responsibility for their tasks, like homework or chores, thereby growing more independent and confident.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various challenges that they must think creatively to resolve, demonstrating effective problem-solving techniques.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to approach obstacles in their lives with a problem-solving mindset, whether it's resolving conflicts with friends or tackling difficult school assignments.
Example Lesson: Perseverance and Resilience
Explanation: Despite setbacks, the characters keep trying and eventually succeed, showing that perseverance is key to overcoming difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children learn to not give up easily in the face of challenges, be it in learning new skills, dealing with personal setbacks, or persisting through difficult tasks.