Step into the world of The Sweet Snack Swindle and get to know the characters who bring the story to life! Learn about their personalities, favorite things, and the little quirks that make them unique. This page is perfect for children who want to explore the story, and for parents and educators looking for discussion ideas or classroom activities.
Friend File
Sophia Snail
A thoughtful and brave problem-solver who follows clues, trusts her heart, and never gives up.
Personality Traits
- Curious and adventurous – loves solving mysteries and discovering clues
- Kind and thoughtful – cares about friends and doing the right thing
- Honest and fair – values honesty and learning from mistakes
- Enthusiastic learner – loves school and exploring new things
- Fun-loving – enjoys special treats like Cloo Cookies
Favorite Things
- Cloo Cookies (especially peanut butter!)
- Baking with her mom
- Solving mysteries with her best friend Gracie Goose
- School adventures and making new discoveries
Fun Fact
Sophia carries her cozy shell everywhere, which makes her both a clever and a patient little explorer. She always takes time to think things through — even when a cookie mystery has her racing through the school!
Parents & Educators
Sophia is a great model for discussions about honesty, kindness, and teamwork. She shows children how to handle tricky situations thoughtfully and solve problems without jumping to conclusions. Questions to spark conversation: * What did Sophia do when her cookie went missing? * How did Sophia and Gracie solve the problem together? * Why is it important to be honest, even when it’s hard? Activities could include: * Making a “detective trail” with clues in the classroom or at home *Draw or write about how they would solve a mystery
Gracie Goose
a loyal, cheerful friend who is always ready to help and do the right thing.
Personality Traits:
- Friendly & Cheerful- loves spending time with her friends
- Supportive – always ready to help Sophia solve a mystery
- Observant – notices details that others may miss
- Honest and caring – values trust and teamwork
Favorite Things:
- School adventures with Sophia Snail
- Wearing her bright pink coat
- Sharing meals and treats with friends
- Coming up with clever ways to solve problems
Fun Fact
Gracie is always full of energy and ideas! She makes problem-solving fun and reminds everyone that teamwork makes challenges easier.
Parents & Educators Notes:
Gracie is a great example of friendship, cooperation, and creative thinking. She helps children see the importance of helping others and working together.
Discussion questions:
- “How did Gracie help Sophia figure out the missing cookie?”
- “Why is teamwork important when solving a problem?”
- “How can we be good friends like Gracie?”
Activities could include:
- Creating a “teamwork plan” for a classroom or home project
- Drawing or writing about a time they helped a friend
- Planning a fun mystery or scavenger hunt to solve together
Tommy Turtle
tough on the outside, but still learning how to make better choices and be fair to others.
Personality Traits:
- Bold and confident – sometimes acts without thinking
- Mischievous – enjoys testing boundaries
- Learning to make better choices – can change with guidance
- Observant – notices what’s happening around him
Favorite Things:
- Showing off his turtle strength
- Playing games with classmates
- Being first in line (and sometimes causing a little chaos!)
Fun Fact
Tommy may seem grumpy or tricky at first, but he’s learning how to be fair and kind. Even class bullies can have a change of heart!
Parent & Educator Notes:
Tommy Turtle is a good way to discuss behavior, empathy, and problem-solving. Children can explore how choices affect others and the importance of fairness and honesty. Discussion questions:
* Why do you think Tommy sometimes takes others’ things?
* How could Tommy make better choices?
* What can we do if we see someone acting like Tommy?
Activities could include:
Role-playing ways to solve conflicts peacefully
Writing or drawing about making better choices
Discussing empathy and understanding different perspectives
Willie Worm
a curious and sensitive worm, learning to be honest and make good choices even when temptation is hard to resist.
Personality Traits:
- Curious – loves paying attention to what’s going on around him
- A little shy and nervous – sometimes unsure of how to act
- Honest and remorseful – willing to admit mistakes and make them right
- Thoughtful – learns from experiences and wants to do better
Favorite Things:
- Trying new experiences (even if they make him nervous!)
- Observing his friends’ adventures
- Solving little mysteries with Sophia Snail
Fun Fact
Willie may seem small, but he has a big heart! Even when he makes mistakes, he finds a way to do the right thing and learn from them.
Parents & Educators
Willie teaches children about taking responsibility, honesty, and courage. He shows that it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you own up to them and try to fix them.
Discussion Questions
- Why was Willie nervous to return the cookie?
- How did Willie show he was being honest?
- What can we learn from Willie about saying sorry?
Activities could include:
- Writing or sharing stories about times they made mistakes and made them right
- Role-playing scenarios where children practice apologizing
- Drawing a “Willie Worm Courage Chart” to track small acts of bravery
The Adventures of Sophia Snail 