Fly Boy: questions to ask and activities to try
Fly Boy's wings are dark and red, and he's angry, jealous and sad. Fly Boy is a powerful picture book about big feelings, and how kindness can help them change.
What age is it for? Fly Boy is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Anger, sadness and being understood.
Fly Boy (JJ Bola and Clara Anganuzzi)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Anger, sadness and being understood
Read it gently, especially with a child who has been struggling with anger. Ask what colour their wings would be today, and what might help them change.
What it helps with
- Anger that comes from sadness
- Feeling jealous and misunderstood
- Kindness from a friend
- Finding calm
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.
- “How did Fly Boy feel?”
- “What did he do at school?”
- “Why do you think he felt that way?”
- “Who did he meet?”
- “How did his wings change?”
- “What colour would your wings be today?”
5-minute activities to try together
Feeling wings
Draw a pair of wings and colour them to show how your child feels today.
Calm flight
Close your eyes and imagine flying somewhere calm. Describe it together.
Free printables: Fly Boy 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
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry… (Molly Bang)
- Best for
- Explosive anger, and calming down afterwards
- Age
- 3-7
The Rabbit Listened (Cori Doerrfeld)
- Best for
- Sitting with difficult feelings
- Age
- 4-8
Howl (Kat Patrick and Evie Barrow)
- Best for
- Having a terrible day and needing to let it out
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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