This novel is one story to accompany Fledge Town, a collection of stories contained with a career education programme.
The goal of Fledge Town is to help children explore their identity, interests and strengths, without imposing traditional gender-stereotyped job titles. Instead, children reflect on roles and community challenges' to discover what they enjoy and to imagine their own "bird", based on their skills and preferences.
The Fledge Town programme is packed with activities, worksheets, videos and lesson plans for educators and parents to help children reflect on themselves and the world of work. The programme draws on pedagogical principles to increase each child's interest and excitement.
The author has witnessed the enjoyment many children get while reading The Cheese Wedge of Doom and other Fledge Town stories.