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The Pasta Kidz: The Inventing Tubes
‘The Pasta Kidz™ and Petz Adventures’ are humorous, zany, magical and chaotic stories that bring together the pasta-themed Kidz – including Sarah Spaghetti, Rikki Ravioli, Camilla Cannelloni (above) and their creative Petz – Mumbo the Macaroni Dog, Spud the Spaghetti Horse and Val the Vermicelli Snake (above) together in unusual circumstances, engaging with strange magical objects that have a life of their own. The songs, music and humour, told in specially invented pasta language, will engage 4-to-7 year olds in a fantasy world of friendship.
The plots and messages reinforce how the Kidz are unique, with different personalities and their own needs. Each tale shows how they help each other, usually with their own individual Petz, and throughout the series we see how their personalities and friendships develop especially when encountering new characters, like the evil and huge Pasta Beasties!
In The Inventing Tubes, the first Pasta Kidz™ adventure in a series of up to forty books, Sarah and Marc Macaroni try their hand at inventing fun objects – and get a very grumpy PastaBall to play football with. But Sarah proves that the sport is not just for boys and she tries her hand at inventing her own ball! Every highly-branded Pasta Kidz™ and Petz story, illustrated in beautiful, full-colour detail, contains a moral message and will both inform and entertain young readers.
The plots and messages reinforce how the Kidz are unique, with different personalities and their own needs. Each tale shows how they help each other, usually with their own individual Petz, and throughout the series we see how their personalities and friendships develop especially when encountering new characters, like the evil and huge Pasta Beasties!
In The Inventing Tubes, the first Pasta Kidz™ adventure in a series of up to forty books, Sarah and Marc Macaroni try their hand at inventing fun objects – and get a very grumpy PastaBall to play football with. But Sarah proves that the sport is not just for boys and she tries her hand at inventing her own ball! Every highly-branded Pasta Kidz™ and Petz story, illustrated in beautiful, full-colour detail, contains a moral message and will both inform and entertain young readers.
24 pages, Paperback
Published November 28, 2016
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Bryony Supper
4 books13 followersChildren's Author. Creator of The Pasta Kidz series! Inventor of Pastaball! Proud partner of When You Wish Upon A Star!
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February 14, 2017
The Inventing Tubes is the first book in the Pasta Kidz and Pasta Petz adventure series, with eleven more books to follow.
In this book we meet Sarah Spaghetti and Marc Macaroni. Marc has invited Sarah to see his inventing tubes. In the tubes, all their pasta dreams come true. Sarah wants Marc to show her how to invent something, so he invites her in through the magical door, so that she can start inventing.
Marc shows her the PastaBall that he has invented. Soon after, Sarah wants to make one too, but not everything goes according to plan, and they have to call on the Pasta Petz to save the day.
This children’s book is a lot of fun. It is completely unique with its pasta children and animals. I can see kids finding this book a lot of fun, and wanting to read the whole series.
The illustrations are clear, vivid and eye-catching. They completely communicate the story and show the characteristics of all of the Pasta Family.
My only little niggle I had with the book was that I would of loved to have seen this one as book two in the series, and have the first book as an introduction to the characters, and where they live, what each of them is like etc.
This doesn’t take anything away from the wonderful story that Bryony Supper has created. She has even added a vocabulary section at the back that helps you understand the Pasta Kidz, as they each have their own language. Plus there is a page to colour in too.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
In this book we meet Sarah Spaghetti and Marc Macaroni. Marc has invited Sarah to see his inventing tubes. In the tubes, all their pasta dreams come true. Sarah wants Marc to show her how to invent something, so he invites her in through the magical door, so that she can start inventing.
Marc shows her the PastaBall that he has invented. Soon after, Sarah wants to make one too, but not everything goes according to plan, and they have to call on the Pasta Petz to save the day.
This children’s book is a lot of fun. It is completely unique with its pasta children and animals. I can see kids finding this book a lot of fun, and wanting to read the whole series.
The illustrations are clear, vivid and eye-catching. They completely communicate the story and show the characteristics of all of the Pasta Family.
My only little niggle I had with the book was that I would of loved to have seen this one as book two in the series, and have the first book as an introduction to the characters, and where they live, what each of them is like etc.
This doesn’t take anything away from the wonderful story that Bryony Supper has created. She has even added a vocabulary section at the back that helps you understand the Pasta Kidz, as they each have their own language. Plus there is a page to colour in too.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
May 31, 2017
When you’re inventing something, be sure to follow all the instructions properly.
I’m going to begin this review by getting a negative out of the way first. Regular readers of Linda’s Book Bag will know I have a bee in my bonnet about literacy and I didn’t like the way Kidz and Petz were spelt, even though I appreciate they represent a type of brand in the story. I always want to model correct spellings for children.
That aside, I thought The Inventing Tubes was a story that would grasp the imagination of children and that they would thoroughly enjoy. There’s lots of rhyme and rhythm for children to explore and develop their vocabulary and I liked the glossary of terms in the Pasta Vocabulary at the end of the book as it would encourage children to play with language and experiment with sound and meaning. The alliterative names of the children add a further linguistic dimension and I liked the fact that there is some diversity of ethnicity too.
The colourful, bright illustrations add a vibrancy to the story and the illustrator Julian Bray is to be commended for them. The use of pasta in the character images is inspired and so clever. I can see this prompting pasta art and collage in the home too so that The Inventing Tubes would be a catalyst for further learning and play opportunites.
There are several morals to explore in this story. There’s friendship and sport although the feminist in me would have liked Sarah Spaghetti to have led the way in the inventing rather than Marc Macaroni!
The book ends on a cliffhanger that some children might find difficult to deal with, but it certainly helps them understand delayed gratification as well as being a great marketing tool as they’ll definitely want to know what happens next.
Vibrant, entertaining and fun, The Inventing Tubes is the first in a promising new series.
I’m going to begin this review by getting a negative out of the way first. Regular readers of Linda’s Book Bag will know I have a bee in my bonnet about literacy and I didn’t like the way Kidz and Petz were spelt, even though I appreciate they represent a type of brand in the story. I always want to model correct spellings for children.
That aside, I thought The Inventing Tubes was a story that would grasp the imagination of children and that they would thoroughly enjoy. There’s lots of rhyme and rhythm for children to explore and develop their vocabulary and I liked the glossary of terms in the Pasta Vocabulary at the end of the book as it would encourage children to play with language and experiment with sound and meaning. The alliterative names of the children add a further linguistic dimension and I liked the fact that there is some diversity of ethnicity too.
The colourful, bright illustrations add a vibrancy to the story and the illustrator Julian Bray is to be commended for them. The use of pasta in the character images is inspired and so clever. I can see this prompting pasta art and collage in the home too so that The Inventing Tubes would be a catalyst for further learning and play opportunites.
There are several morals to explore in this story. There’s friendship and sport although the feminist in me would have liked Sarah Spaghetti to have led the way in the inventing rather than Marc Macaroni!
The book ends on a cliffhanger that some children might find difficult to deal with, but it certainly helps them understand delayed gratification as well as being a great marketing tool as they’ll definitely want to know what happens next.
Vibrant, entertaining and fun, The Inventing Tubes is the first in a promising new series.
January 9, 2018
Marc Macaroni is very good at inventing things. One day, Sarah Spaghetti asks Marc Macaroni to teach her how to invent fun objects as well. The result is an incredibly grumpy PastaBall. They would like to play football with this PastaBall and Sarah turns out to be just as good as the boys. Sarah Spaghetti is planning to make a ball all by herself. Will she succeed in creating her own ball?
The Inventing Tubes is a fun and creative story. I loved how Bryony Supper has not only managed to create fantastic Pasta Kidz with their recognizable pasta features, but has also given them their own language. The Pasta Petz are simply adorable. My son loves the rhyme and funny words of their language has and he always laughs out loud when I read The Inventing Tubes to him. This story will definitely hold your child's attention and it's a book with a powerful moral message at the same time. I really like that combination. The Kidz help each other out and they show that it's perfectly fine to be your own unique self.
My son loves pasta, so I knew right away that he would enjoy this book. We took it with us on our holiday and he absolutely loved the stories of these wonderful Pasta Kidz and their Pasta Petz. The drawings are all colorful and bright and this makes them very attractive for children. Bryony Supper has put a guideline into her book, so you know what the Kidz are saying in their own special words, so the story is easy to follow. The Inventing Tubes is the first book in her wonderful series and I can't wait to read the second book, The Sorry Sticks, together with my son.
The Inventing Tubes is a fun and creative story. I loved how Bryony Supper has not only managed to create fantastic Pasta Kidz with their recognizable pasta features, but has also given them their own language. The Pasta Petz are simply adorable. My son loves the rhyme and funny words of their language has and he always laughs out loud when I read The Inventing Tubes to him. This story will definitely hold your child's attention and it's a book with a powerful moral message at the same time. I really like that combination. The Kidz help each other out and they show that it's perfectly fine to be your own unique self.
My son loves pasta, so I knew right away that he would enjoy this book. We took it with us on our holiday and he absolutely loved the stories of these wonderful Pasta Kidz and their Pasta Petz. The drawings are all colorful and bright and this makes them very attractive for children. Bryony Supper has put a guideline into her book, so you know what the Kidz are saying in their own special words, so the story is easy to follow. The Inventing Tubes is the first book in her wonderful series and I can't wait to read the second book, The Sorry Sticks, together with my son.
February 4, 2017
My children adore pasta so I knew this book would probably be a winner, I liked the fact that with the names of the character you also got a different type of pasta. So my children can actually learn all the different variety of pasta that you can buy as you read the series. The illustrations are bold and bright which are perfect for attracting children's attention. Each character within the series has different features so that you can easily tell them apart.
Whenever we finish a story I always talk to my children about the story we have just read. I think it helps with learning new words and also with memory. So one of the questions I asked was what was my sons favourite part of the story and he replied with when Sarah and Marc played with the PastaBall. He loves anything to do with throwing, catching and kicking balls so I knew he would have enjoyed this part.
I thought the message of patience was a good one after all most people know that a child has a limited amount of patience. So I think the story reinforces this perfectly along with the fact that Sarah can play at sport and be equally good if not better than boys. So this again is a great message to portray especially for my daughter. Even though she isn't quite two yet I was surprised by how well she sat and listened to the story. So that is a good indicator that the book managed to keep her attention. I would say the story was the perfect length for 4+ ages however my 23 month old was equally interested.
The series is fun and I would definitely be interested in reading the rest of the series to my children. If you want something a little bit different to keep your little ones entertained then look no further than The Pasta Kidz™ and Petz Adventures’ as The Inventing Tubes was a great start to the series.
Great illustrations with some fun characters!
Five stars from me!
Thank you to Bryony Supper for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.
April 12, 2017
This is a cute story about kids making inventions. There are some songs within the story, which held my toddler's attention, and a silly pasta language too! There's a dictionary at the end. My pasta loving kid enjoyed this, and we look forward to reading more in the series.
March 28, 2018
Pasta Kidz & Pasta Petz: The Inventing Tubes is a wildly creative adventure book, first in a series of 12, that is full of silly rhymes, fantastic illustration, and adorable pasta catch phrases. This book is entirely unique and makes for a fun read aloud book that the whole family can enjoy together. I mean, you try saying “Spaga spoodle spo!” without a giggle. I dare you to try!
Pippa is only 2 1/2 but she is pretty clever and picks up on things. Even though this book is written for 4-7 year olds, those silly catch phrases and jokes were not lost on her. She smiled and laughed along as I read to her. Bryony Supper understands the mind of a child and has written an exciting adventure that they will want to enjoy time and time again.
Perhaps, my favorite thing about this series is that not only do you get fun-to-read books in the Pasta Kidz & Pasta Petz Adventure series but you also get valuable life lessons. These don’t go unnoticed. Now, while the life lessons are my favorite part of the story, Pippa loved the Pasta Petz the most! And all of the wonderful illustrations! The colors are vibrant and the characters are so much fun to look at. There really is something for everyone!!
Pippa is only 2 1/2 but she is pretty clever and picks up on things. Even though this book is written for 4-7 year olds, those silly catch phrases and jokes were not lost on her. She smiled and laughed along as I read to her. Bryony Supper understands the mind of a child and has written an exciting adventure that they will want to enjoy time and time again.
Perhaps, my favorite thing about this series is that not only do you get fun-to-read books in the Pasta Kidz & Pasta Petz Adventure series but you also get valuable life lessons. These don’t go unnoticed. Now, while the life lessons are my favorite part of the story, Pippa loved the Pasta Petz the most! And all of the wonderful illustrations! The colors are vibrant and the characters are so much fun to look at. There really is something for everyone!!
November 21, 2016
Fun and quirky little childrens book.
The pasta ball is my favourite and the illustrations are adorable.
The pasta ball is my favourite and the illustrations are adorable.
December 9, 2018
If you are looking for a great book for kids between the ages of 4-7, then you have to check out this brand new series!
The Pasta Kidz are here with lots of fun, and some cute little lessons too! We loved this book, and I look forward to seeing more from this author!
The Pasta Kidz are learning patience in this book. Good things take time, and doing it right the first time can save time in the long run. When you slow down and follow the directions, instead of rushing through and hoping for the best, then you get better results.
Loved this book!
The Pasta Kidz are here with lots of fun, and some cute little lessons too! We loved this book, and I look forward to seeing more from this author!
The Pasta Kidz are learning patience in this book. Good things take time, and doing it right the first time can save time in the long run. When you slow down and follow the directions, instead of rushing through and hoping for the best, then you get better results.
Loved this book!
July 10, 2017
This was a really fun, inventive story with clever rhymes, imaginative characters, and lots of pasta-themed jokes. Although much of the story centers around a single adventure, there's also a nice lesson on the importance of patience. This should be a fun read for youngsters aged 4-7 and their parents.
October 12, 2018
Cute book with silly rhymes and characters. The illustrations kind of disturbed me though. I come from the camp that illustrated kids books should have really fun illustrations, but the main characters in The Inventing Tubes look like potatoes with teeth. They're kind of creepy. Their pets, on the other hand, are super cute.
January 5, 2018
This is such a cute read! I read this to my son and it’s so adorable with a great message with in the pages! The illustrations are also amazing!
November 14, 2016
Just lovely! This is a wonderful book full of colorful and imaginative characters! The family loves it!!
March 27, 2017
I received a copy of The Inventing Tubes by Bryony last week and was looking forward to reading with my nearly 10 year old daughter.
I found the cover to be striking, lovely bright colours which are really eye catching.
The characters were strange but loved the idea of having pasta characters.
There were the Kidz and also the Petz and I must admit, looking forward to learning more about each of them as the stories unwind.
I loved the rhyming that Bryony added to the story, this always makes it fun for children when reading, it keeps their interested.
The illustrations were again very bright and eye catching which will keep the younger reader engaged.
I love how the story showed that everyone is an individual and to show about helping others.
All in all, this is a lovely book, I am looking forward to adding the rest in the series as they are published.
I found the cover to be striking, lovely bright colours which are really eye catching.
The characters were strange but loved the idea of having pasta characters.
There were the Kidz and also the Petz and I must admit, looking forward to learning more about each of them as the stories unwind.
I loved the rhyming that Bryony added to the story, this always makes it fun for children when reading, it keeps their interested.
The illustrations were again very bright and eye catching which will keep the younger reader engaged.
I love how the story showed that everyone is an individual and to show about helping others.
All in all, this is a lovely book, I am looking forward to adding the rest in the series as they are published.
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