Genie and Teeny: questions to ask and activities to try
Grant the Genie lands on Earth with his puppy best friend, Teeny. Genie and Teeny is a funny, magical illustrated chapter book about friendship and mistakes.
What age is it for? Genie and Teeny is best for ages 5–8. Good for: A genie who gets things wrong, and his puppy best friend.
Genie and Teeny (Steven Lenton)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- A genie who gets things wrong, and his puppy best friend
Read a chapter at a time. Ask your child what three wishes they would make, and how they could go wrong.
What it helps with
- Making mistakes
- Friendship
- Magic and imagination
- Early 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.
- “Why was Grant cast out?”
- “Who is Teeny?”
- “What wishes did Grant grant?”
- “What went wrong?”
- “How did they fix things?”
- “What would you wish for?”
5-minute activities to try together
Three wishes
Write three wishes and think how each could go wrong.
Genie lamp
Make a genie lamp from foil or clay.
Free printables: Genie and Teeny 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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Midnight Magic (Michelle Harrison and Elissa Elwick)
- Best for
- A magical kitten who is different from the rest
- Age
- 5-8
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- Best for
- An unlikely friendship, in a funny early chapter book
- Age
- 5-8
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- Best for
- A funny first chapter book about a dog's day out
- Age
- 5-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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