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Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.

What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?

bookowlie wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:14 I actually viewed the story differently. I thought Toni was a superhero with superpowers. At the beginning of the story, it states that he is a superhero and shows him flying. I took this statement at face value. In my opinion, the story showed that even superheroes do normal, routine activities. It reminds me of photos where you see a celebrity going to the grocery story without makeup and wearing sweatpants - just like other people.

Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13

Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.

What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?

I think it is part of the beauty of this book, the practical and realistic everyday chores he does. If I had a little brother as a little girl who began to help washing dishes because he wanted to be like his superhero I would be thrilled.

bookowlie wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:14 I actually viewed the story differently. I thought Toni was a superhero with superpowers. At the beginning of the story, it states that he is a superhero and shows him flying. I took this statement at face value. In my opinion, the story showed that even superheroes do normal, routine activities. It reminds me of photos where you see a celebrity going to the grocery story without makeup and wearing sweatpants - just like other people.

Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.

What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?

Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13

Lolababs94 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 09:59 Did anyone else notice how the author introduced subtle moral lessons?
Your immediate perception of a superhero is someone with super powers. Toni is introduced as a superhero, not just because he has super powers, but also because he helps out in the house, does his chores, etc.

What do you think of this? And, do you think this is something that children authors can adopt in their writing?

I think it is part of the beauty of this book, the practical and realistic everyday chores he does. If I had a little brother as a little girl who began to help washing dishes because he wanted to be like his superhero I would be thrilled.

kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 20:55 I love the subtle lessons. I think the wonder of Toni is that he will make chores seem like fun activities rather than tasks one should want to hurry through because they aren't enjoyable.

kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 20:55 I love the subtle lessons. I think the wonder of Toni is that he will make chores seem like fun activities rather than tasks one should want to hurry through because they aren't enjoyable.

holsam_87 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:09

kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 20:55 I love the subtle lessons. I think the wonder of Toni is that he will make chores seem like fun activities rather than tasks one should want to hurry through because they aren't enjoyable.

I agree with this completely. It will correlate to school as well. In the district that I work at, if kids are seen doing good things, then they receive a slip known as a "gold dog." They can then put their slips in a box to be drawn for a prize. Whole class incentives are called "red dogs" which allow classes to get a fun activity like a movie or an ice cream party.

NnWillsons wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 12:10

bookowlie wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:14 I actually viewed the story differently. I thought Toni was a superhero with superpowers. At the beginning of the story, it states that he is a superhero and shows him flying. I took this statement at face value. In my opinion, the story showed that even superheroes do normal, routine activities. It reminds me of photos where you see a celebrity going to the grocery story without makeup and wearing sweatpants - just like other people.

Right! And I think it’s even better that way because it teaches kids that you’re never too important or to busy to do things like help clean up, for example.