Superworm: questions to ask and activities to try
Superworm is always helping the other creatures, and when he is captured by a wicked lizard, they work together to rescue him. A simple story about looking after the friends who look after you.
What age is it for? Superworm is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Friends helping each other when someone is in trouble.
Superworm (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Friends helping each other when someone is in trouble
Ask how the creatures helped Superworm when he needed them. It's a good way to talk about teamwork, and about friendship going both ways.
What it helps with
- Helping friends
- Teamwork
- Friendship that goes both ways
- Being brave together
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.
- “How did the other creatures help Superworm?”
- “What kind things did Superworm do for others?”
- “How did the creatures work as a team?”
- “Who helps you, and who do you help?”
- “What could you do if a friend needed help?”
- “What's your superpower for helping?”
5-minute activities to try together
Who helped you today?
Ask who helped your child today, and how they could help someone tomorrow.
Team rescue
Hide a toy and work together as a team to rescue it, each with a job.
Free printables: Superworm 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
Room on the Broom (Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Making room for others, and friends who stick together
- Age
- 3-6
The Invisible Boy (Trudy Ludwig)
- Best for
- Friendship, exclusion, quieter children and inclusion
- Age
- 5-8
A Friend for Henry (Jenn Bailey)
- Best for
- Autism, friendship and sensory/social differences
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 1 October 2026
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