Families who loved Starro and the Cyberspore by Brandon T. Snider often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate the digital world and you want to discuss the influence of apps and screen time through a fun, high-stakes lens. While it looks like a typical superhero adventure, it provides a perfect entry point for discussing peer pressure and the way technology can sometimes take over our attention. The Justice League must team up to stop an alien starfish named Starro who is using a viral cellphone app to turn students into mindless zombies. It is an accessible read for elementary students that emphasizes that even the strongest heroes need to work together to solve complex, modern problems. Parents will appreciate the way it frames digital responsibility as a superpower in its own right.