Toni the Superhero: Subtle Moral Lessons
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Toni the Superhero: 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?
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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.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?
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That's so true! I didn't think from that perspective...very true; superheroes do have "normal" lives; their normal alter egosbookowlie 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.
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I absolutely agree with you! Unfortunately, none of my brothers read this book when they were younger!Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13I 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.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?
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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.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.
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In my opinion it matters more how the character views himself.
I wish I could have seen more of him and his morality.
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This is actually my favorite thing about the book. Right now, this is something schools are trying to teach in high schools, but if small children can understand it, they should learn it since they are small.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?
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I agree completely! The implication is that if you don't help out then you can't be like Toni, which I would have loved since my brother never really learned how to help around the house.Bookmermaid wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 10:13I 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.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?
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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.
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Absolutely!!! I think it's something that should be encouraged in children as well as cartoons. When chores can be made into fun activities, it might reduce the antagonism towards chores. As the song goes, "Just a spoonful of dugar helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful way!"
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Wow!!! That is very encouraging and constructive!holsam_87 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:09I 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.
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That's a very important lesson...to never be too busy to help out. Deinitely a lesson easier learnt as younger children.NnWillsons wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 12:10Right! 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.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.
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