I Am Hungry: questions to ask and activities to try
This squirrel is so hungry it could eat a frying pan! I Am Hungry is a rollicking, silly picture book that captures toddler moods perfectly.
What age is it for? I Am Hungry is best for ages 2–5. Good for: Hungry moods, and a very silly squirrel.
I Am Hungry (Michael Rosen and Robert Starling)
- Age
- 2-5
- Best for
- Hungry moods, and a very silly squirrel
Read it with lots of drama and let your child add silly foods. It's a fun way to talk about feeling hungry and grumpy at the same time.
What it helps with
- Hungry, grumpy moods
- Naming feelings in the body
- Silly rhyme and wordplay
- Mealtimes and snacks
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 hungry was the squirrel?”
- “What silly things did it want to eat?”
- “What did it eat in the end?”
- “How do you feel when you’re hungry?”
- “What’s your favourite snack?”
- “What silly thing would you eat?”
5-minute activities to try together
Silly menu
Make a silly menu together: chocolate mice, spaghetti socks...
Hungry check
Practise saying “I'm hungry” or “I'm tired” when feeling grumpy.
Free printables: I Am Hungry 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 Great Big Cuddle (Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell)
- Best for
- Joining in with rhymes and sounds, and sharing feelings
- Age
- 0-5
Grumpy Monkey (Suzanne Lang and Max Lang)
- Best for
- Grumpy moods that don't have a clear reason
- Age
- 3-7
I Won't Eat That (Christopher Silas Neal)
- Best for
- Fussy eating, and finding what you like
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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