Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser: questions to ask and activities to try
Jeanie's Grandma is BAD, up to no good and lots of fun. Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is a wickedly funny illustrated chapter book.
What age is it for? Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is best for ages 6–8. Good for: A grandma who is up to no good.
Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser (Sophy Henn)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- A grandma who is up to no good
Read it with funny voices. Talk about your child's grandparents and the funny things they do.
What it helps with
- Grandparents and family fun
- Embarrassment and love
- Humour
- Early chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why is Nana “bad”?”
- “What did she get up to?”
- “How did Jeanie feel?”
- “Was Nana really bad?”
- “What’s fun about your grandparents?”
- “What would you do with Bad Nana?”
5-minute activities to try together
Grandparent interview
Ask a grandparent about the naughtiest thing they did as a child.
Nana's day out
Plan a fun, slightly silly day out with a grandparent.
Free printables: Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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Where Bear? (Sophy Henn)
- Best for
- Growing up, letting go and finding where you belong
- Age
- 2-6
Grandad's Camper (Harry Woodgate)
- Best for
- A grandad's love story, grief and new adventures
- Age
- 4-8
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- Best for
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- Age
- 5-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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