World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Spidey Cat
World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends Series
What’s inside...
In this Level 1 World of Reading title, Spidey (Peter Parker) and his pals Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) and Spin (Miles Morales) dash across New York City to rescue Boots, a mischievous orange kitten that has escaped from the pet store. While villains like Green Goblin try to turn the frantic chase to their advantage, Team Spidey must show patience, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to bring the frightened feline back to safety. Bright artwork taken from the Disney Junior series supports emerging readers while reinforcing messages of responsibility, empathy, and working together.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Peter Parker (Spidey)
Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy)
Miles Morales (Spin)
Bootsie
Olivia Octavius (Doc Ock)
Discussion points
Why does Team Spidey split up to look for Boots?
How did Ghost-Spider help calm the kitten?
What could Green Goblin have done differently to be kind?
Have you ever helped a lost pet? What happened?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause and predict where Boots might hide next.
Trace the city map on the endpapers to follow the chase.
Act out Spidey’s calming techniques using a stuffed animal.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Team Spidey answers a call for help immediately.
Real-World Application: Children learn to act when a pet or friend needs assistance.
Example Lesson: Empathy for Animals
Explanation: The heroes treat Boots gently and patiently.
Real-World Application: Kids can mimic calm voices and slow movements around pets.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Each hero takes a search zone and shares information.
Real-World Application: Siblings can divide tasks when tidying a room.