Marv and the Mega Robot: questions to ask and activities to try
Marvin finds a superhero suit in the attic, and learns he's next in line. Marv and the Mega Robot is a full-colour early chapter book about bravery and kindness.
What age is it for? Marv and the Mega Robot is best for ages 5–7. Good for: An ordinary boy who becomes a superhero.
Marv and the Mega Robot (Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles)
- Age
- 5-7
- Best for
- An ordinary boy who becomes a superhero
Read a chapter at a time, or let your child read to you. Talk about what makes someone a real hero.
What it helps with
- Bravery and kindness
- Grandparents and family history
- Science and inventing
- Early chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does Marv love doing?”
- “What did he find?”
- “Who were the superheroes before him?”
- “What did the robot do?”
- “What makes someone a hero?”
- “What would your superpower be?”
5-minute activities to try together
Design a suit
Draw your own superhero suit with gadgets.
Kindness mission
Do one secret act of kindness, superhero-style.
Free printables: Marv and the Mega Robot worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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Claude in the City (Alex T. Smith)
- Best for
- A funny first chapter book about a dog's day out
- Age
- 5-7
Hotel Flamingo (Alex Milway)
- Best for
- Hard work and teamwork, in a funny early chapter book
- Age
- 6-8
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- Best for
- Being brave and quick-thinking to help your friends
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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