Summary Of Superworm By Scheffler

The book is a fantastic resource for the topic of mini beasts, whether this be in an educational setting or at home. The insects themselves are beautifully illustrated by Scheffler and due to the business of the pages I find myself noticing something new each time, whether this be the expressive looks on the characters faces or the detail given to the backgrounds. Each minibeast has been given a real character which children, particularly aged between 4-6 years, certainly can connect with their expressions and start to become empathetic.

Apart from the obvious learning outcomes for children the story provides, I feel that imagination is key. The reader sees Superworm adapt himself to become useful for something else, from a hula-hoop to a swing or a slide, Superworm is able to turn himself into another figure, often to ensure the safety of his friends. Children will really enjoy seeing the character adapt and can use this to help think of many more uses for Superworm whilst reflecting on the skills that they have, compared to their friends.

There is great language play in the story of Superworm and Donaldson uses tongue twisters in which sentences include the words Ant, Aunt and chant. This is
I believe that in particular the book provides many strong messages, one being the fact that every person has different talents and abilities, but despite these differences, everyone is special. The reader can emphasise the fact that all the insects have different skills and abilities, but in the end they combined their unique strengths in order to work together to help their friend. Subconsciously children will recognise that they too have strengths and weaknesses which will be different to that of their friends, and that working together usually can solve greater