"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 - all by himself. You'll laugh (or gasp) as his vivid imagination transports him to other locations, transforms him into diverse characters, and turns the mundane into an adventure. In the Coconut Caper, Theodore becomes Super Smasher, a superhero fiercely independent and determined to crack open a coconut he dubs Mr. Coo-Coo Nut.

But is he too independent for his own good? You decide!

Pssst ... Discover your superpowers of observation! Be a Super Sleuth and find 10 golden coconuts hidden in the story.

Children love this character, his imagination, and his misadventures. Theodore welcomes kids into his world, lets them become immersed in it and subtly captures their hearts with a love for reading and exploring more.

Parents and teachers appreciate the life lessons that can be drawn from this story. Topics include healthy family dynamics, managing emotions, critical thinking, seeking or accepting help, perseverance versus the sunk-cost fallacy, responsibility and restitution, and more. Free online resources for home and classroom use are being added routinely at https: //trg.zone.

Gift the love of reading wrapped in fun and adveenture!