Supertato

What do our readers think of Supertato? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly superhero idea, colourful pictures and funny vegetable characters, and many children ask for the story to be read again. They especially enjoy joining in with dramatic voices and spotting amusing details in the pictures.

What does the Pageticker team say about Supertato?

Supertato is a brilliantly bonkers picture book that turns the supermarket aisle into an action-packed superhero adventure, complete with a brave spud and a pea-sized troublemaker. Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet bring their trademark silliness, visual jokes and lively storytelling to the first book in this popular series, making it a strong choice for children who enjoy funny characters, dramatic rescues and plenty of opportunities for enthusiastic read-aloud voices.

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What is Supertato about?

Meet Supertato, the brave and hilarious potato hero who keeps the supermarket safe! With his clever thinking and super speed, Supertato is always ready to save the day — especially when a mischievous new villain causes chaos. Packed with colourful illustrations and lots of laughs, this action-packed story is perfect for young readers who love silly adventures and daring rescues.

About the author

Sue Hendra is a much-loved author and illustrator who creates fun and colourful books for children. She is best known for her story 'Supertato', about a superhero potato who saves the day in the supermarket. Sue’s stories are full of silly adventures and friendly characters that make reading exciting and enjoyable!

Discussion ideas around Supertato

What makes a hero?: Supertato is a potato rather than a person or a traditional superhero. What makes him heroic, and what kind of hero would you like to be?

A tiny troublemaker: Evil Pea causes a surprising amount of chaos. Why do you think a small character can still be very powerful or frightening?

Spot the clues: Which details in the pictures help you understand what is happening in the supermarket, and what do you notice before the characters do?

Friends in a pickle: How do the vegetables help one another, and what could you do if someone in your group needed rescuing?

Supermarket adventure: If the supermarket came alive at night, which food would make the best hero and which would make the funniest villain?