Fluff the Farting Fish: questions to ask and activities to try
Elvie wanted a puppy, but she got a fish, so she trains Fluff anyway. Fluff the Farting Fish is a very silly, very funny story about not giving up.
What age is it for? Fluff the Farting Fish is best for ages 5–7. Good for: Not getting what you wanted, and making it work anyway.
Fluff the Farting Fish (Michael Rosen and Tony Ross)
- Age
- 5-7
- Best for
- Not getting what you wanted, and making it work anyway
Enjoy the giggles. Talk about how Elvie made the best of not getting what she wanted.
What it helps with
- Disappointment
- Determination
- Making the best of things
- 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.
- “What pet did Elvie want?”
- “What did she get?”
- “How did she feel?”
- “What did she train Fluff to do?”
- “Did it work?”
- “What would you train a pet to do?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pet tricks
Make up a talent show for unlikely pets.
Best of it
Think of a time you didn't get what you wanted and found something good anyway.
Free printables: Fluff the Farting Fish worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- A busy parent working from home, and a very funny pet shop
- Age
- 3-7
Chocolate Cake (Michael Rosen and Kevin Waldron)
- Best for
- Temptation, sneaking and being found out
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 2-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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