Teddy Spaghetti

Written by Dorothea Benton Frank and Victoria Benton Frank · Illustrated by Renee Andriani

A boy faces teasing for his love of spaghetti. Will he stand up for himself?

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings

32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Teddy adores spaghetti, but when he brings it to school, a bully dubs him 'Teddy Spaghetti.' Faced with teasing, Teddy must decide if he'll let the nickname ruin his favorite meal or if he'll stand up for himself. This heartwarming tale explores self-confidence and the courage to embrace what you love, even when others don't understand. Will Teddy find the strength to be true to himself and enjoy his beloved spaghetti despite the teasing? A delightful story perfect for sparking discussions on bullying and self-acceptance.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~520L

Themes & topics

Books about school Books about starting school Books about bullying Books about confidence Books about cooking and food

What readers & critics say

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3.0

“The story is thin and the message is on-the-nose; it's just not a very well-developed book. There are good morals--be kind, share your pasta, make new friends--but they're not presented in a very nuanced, clever, or fun way. It also presented the first day of school as something to dread or be afraid of, and I just don't think that's necessary or helpful for little ones who learn so much about expectations from the modeling of characters in books.”

Lauren Hancock

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