Einstein the Penguin: questions to ask and activities to try
A penguin from London Zoo turns up on the Stewarts' doorstep. Einstein the Penguin is a funny, warm family adventure.
What age is it for? Einstein the Penguin is best for ages 6–9. Good for: A penguin who turns up to stay.
Einstein the Penguin (Iona Rangeley and David Tazzyman)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- A penguin who turns up to stay
Read a chapter at a time. Imagine together what a penguin would need in your house.
What it helps with
- Family
- Humour
- Mystery
- 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.
- “Where did the family meet Einstein?”
- “What did Mrs Stewart say?”
- “What happened next?”
- “Why was Einstein there?”
- “How did the family look after him?”
- “What would a penguin need at your house?”
5-minute activities to try together
Penguin care
Write a guide for looking after a penguin at home.
Zoo trip
Visit a zoo or aquarium and watch the penguins.
Free printables: Einstein the Penguin 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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If your child liked this, try
A Bear Called Paddington (Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum)
- Best for
- Kindness to newcomers, and the first Paddington stories
- Age
- 5-8
Polly and the Puffin (Jenny Colgan and Thomas Docherty)
- Best for
- Caring for an injured puffin, and letting go
- Age
- 5-7
Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure (Alex T. Smith)
- Best for
- A penguin adventurer on a treasure hunt
- Age
- 6-9
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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