The Hugely-Wugely Spider

A spider too big to join the Itsy-Bitsy Spider's water spout games gets left out by his smaller friends — until a sudden rainstorm gives his huge size a purpose.

For the kid who's ever been told they're too big, too loud, or too much to join in, Hugely-Wugely is the friend who proves that doesn't stay true.

• Big idea: Being different isn't a flaw to fix — it's often exactly what the group needs.
• Vibes: Playful, a little heartfelt, built on a familiar rhyme turned upside down.

• enjoy twists on classic nursery rhymes
• are working on feeling okay about being different
• like to root for the underdog
• respond well to stories where being left out gets made right

• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Hugely-Wugely felt when the other spiders didn't invite him to climb the water spout?
• Story & problem-solving: How did Hugely-Wugely use his huge thorax to save his friends from the rain?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone ever left you out because you seemed too different? What happened?
• Imagination: If you were huge like Hugely-Wugely, what big problem could you solve?