Can I Build Another Me?: questions to ask and activities to try
A boy wants to build a clone of himself, and wonders what makes him him. Can I Build Another Me? is a hilarious, thoughtful picture book about identity.
What age is it for? Can I Build Another Me? is best for ages 5–9. Good for: What makes you, you.
Read it and make your own list of what makes your child unique.
What it helps with
- Identity and self-awareness
- Thinking and questioning
- Humour
- Family
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 did the boy want a clone?”
- “What makes him him?”
- “What’s on his list?”
- “Could a clone be exactly the same?”
- “What makes you you?”
- “What would your clone do?”
5-minute activities to try together
Me list
Make a list of 20 things that make you you.
Clone card
Draw your clone and write instructions for it.
Free printables: Can I Build Another Me? 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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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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