Theodore Roddenbury Grant and the Coconut Caper - Paperback

by Mel Schroeder (Illustrator), Vie Herlocker (Editor), Michelle Adams Burchett (Author)

"No crack, no crunch, no coconut for lunch!"

Experience the antics of 8-year-old Theodore as he tries to crack open a coconut for lunch, determined to do it all by himself. You'll laugh or gasp as his vivid imagination transports him to new places, transforms him into a cast of colorful characters and turns an ordinary challenge into an adventure.

In The Coconut Caper, Theodore becomes Super Smasher, a fiercely independent superhero determined to crack open a stubborn coconut he dubs Mr. Coo-Coo Nut.

But is he too independent for his own good?

You decide!

Pssst ... discover your superpowers of observation! Become a Super Sleuth and find 10 golden coconuts hidden throughout the story.

Theodore's humor, imagination and memorable misadventures invite children to laugh, look closely and read the story again. The hidden-coconut challenge rewards careful observation and discovery.

Parents, teachers and librarians will find natural opportunities for conversations about independence, accepting help, managing anger, pride, accountability, perseverance, critical thinking and making things right after a mistake.

Free companion activities for home and classroom use are available at TRG.Zone.

Give a young reader laughter, adventure, discovery and plenty to talk about together!