Pizazz: questions to ask and activities to try
Pizazz has superpowers, but she'd rather just fit in at her new school. Pizazz is a super-funny illustrated story about being different.
What age is it for? Pizazz is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A superhero who'd rather be normal.
Read a chapter at a time and enjoy the doodles. Talk about why Pizazz wants to fit in.
What it helps with
- Fitting in at a new school
- Being different
- Family
- Humour
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’s Pizazz’s superpower?”
- “Why doesn’t she like it?”
- “What’s embarrassing?”
- “How is school going?”
- “Did she learn to like being different?”
- “What superpower would you hate?”
5-minute activities to try together
Costume redesign
Redesign Pizazz's costume so she'd like it.
Fit in or stand out
List things you love that make you different.
Free printables: Pizazz worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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