Cookie! and the Most Annoying Boy in the World: questions to ask and activities to try
Cookie's best friend has a new best friend, and her science partner is the most annoying boy in the world. Cookie! is a brilliantly funny illustrated story.
What age is it for? Cookie! and the Most Annoying Boy in the World is best for ages 7–10. Good for: Chaotic family life and a science project.
Cookie! and the Most Annoying Boy in the World (Konnie Huq)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- Chaotic family life and a science project
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about friendships changing and how Cookie copes.
What it helps with
- Changing friendships
- Family chaos
- Science and curiosity
- Humour
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 Cookie upset?”
- “Who is the annoying boy?”
- “What was the science project?”
- “How did it go?”
- “Did she change her mind about him?”
- “What’s a good science project?”
5-minute activities to try together
Science project
Do a simple kitchen experiment and write it up.
Friend map
Draw your friendships and how they've changed.
Free printables: Cookie! and the Most Annoying Boy in the World 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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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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