About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels like an outsider or simply needs a book that will make them laugh uncontrollably. It’s perfect for kids who find reading a chore but love cartoons and superheroes. This zany graphic novel tells the story of Ashley Fugg, a baby who becomes a sentient can of soup after an industrial accident and grows up to be the crime-fighting Soupy Boy. It hilariously explores themes of identity and embracing what makes you different, all wrapped in a classic good-versus-evil adventure. For ages 7 to 11, its absurd humor and action-packed panels are a fantastic way to build reading confidence and show that our unique quirks can be our greatest strengths.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core theme is identity and "being different." This is handled entirely metaphorically and with a great deal of humor. Soupy Boy's otherness (being a can of soup) is never framed as a tragedy or a source of angst. Instead, it's the very source of his power and heroic identity. The approach is secular and the resolution is consistently hopeful and empowering, celebrating uniqueness as a superpower.
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