Supertato: questions to ask and activities to try
When the shop closes, the Evil Pea escapes and the vegetables need a hero. Supertato is a hugely funny story that also gets children talking about being brave and looking out for others.
What age is it for? Supertato is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Bravery, helping others, and a lot of laughs.
Supertato (Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Bravery, helping others, and a lot of laughs
Enjoy the silliness first, with a voice for the Evil Pea. Next time, pause when the vegetables are in trouble and ask what your child would do. Children love talking about heroes, which makes it easy to ask what makes someone kind or brave.
Why I like this one
Supertato is silly in the best way, and I'd recommend it for children who aren't sure they like books yet. Vegetables, a villain in the freezer and a superhero potato get most children hooked straight away.
Under the jokes there's a simple idea about being brave and helping others when things go wrong. You don't need to point it out. Just ask, “Who would you rescue first?” and see where the conversation goes.
Apoorva, Growing Wise
What it helps with
- Talking about being brave
- Helping friends when they need it
- Good choices and naughty choices, in a light-hearted way
- Joining in with a funny story, for reluctant listeners
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 did the Evil Pea do in the supermarket?”
- “How do you think the vegetables felt?”
- “What made Supertato a hero?”
- “Was the Evil Pea making good choices? Why not?”
- “Who is a hero in real life? What do they do?”
- “How could you help a friend who was in trouble?”
5-minute activities to try together
Veggie heroes
Draw a fruit or vegetable superhero together. Give it a name and a superpower that helps other people.
Helper of the day
Spot one helpful thing each person in the family does today, and tell them about it at bedtime.
Free printables: Supertato 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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If your child liked this, try
The Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Feeling scared, and using your wits
- Age
- 3-6
After the Fall (Dan Santat)
- Best for
- Children who are scared to try again after something went wrong
- Age
- 4-8
The Lion Inside (Rachel Bright)
- Best for
- A child who feels too small or too quiet to be noticed
- Age
- 4-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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