I Really, Really Don't Like Parties: questions to ask and activities to try
Dora really, really doesn't like parties: they're too loud and too busy. I Really, Really Don't Like Parties is a reassuring story for quieter children, and a lovely reminder that it's OK to enjoy things your own way.
What age is it for? I Really, Really Don't Like Parties is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Finding parties too loud and busy.
I Really, Really Don't Like Parties (Angie Morgan)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Finding parties too loud and busy
Read it before a party or a busy event. Talk about what feels too much, and plan together where your child could go if they need a break.
What it helps with
- Finding noisy, busy places hard
- Sensory overwhelm
- Enjoying things in your own way
- Finding a quiet friend
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 didn’t Dora like parties?”
- “What excuses did she imagine?”
- “What did she find at the party?”
- “Who did she meet?”
- “What do you find too loud or busy?”
- “What helps you at a party?”
5-minute activities to try together
Party plan
Before the next party, agree a quiet spot and a signal your child can use if they need a break.
Quiet party
Have a quiet party at home with a teddy: whispering games, a calm snack and a story.
Free printables: I Really, Really Don't Like Parties 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
This Beach Is Loud! (Samantha Cotterill)
- Best for
- Sensory overwhelm and busy environments
- Age
- 4-8
Quiet! (Kate Alizadeh)
- Best for
- Listening to the sounds of home
- Age
- 1-5
My Very Own Space (Pippa Goodhart and Rebecca Crane)
- Best for
- Needing some space, and boundaries
- Age
- 3-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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