I Swapped My Brother on the Internet: questions to ask and activities to try
Jonny swaps his annoying brother on the internet, and each new one is worse. I Swapped My Brother on the Internet is a funny story about siblings.
What age is it for? I Swapped My Brother on the Internet is best for ages 7–9. Good for: Swapping your brother for a better one.
I Swapped My Brother on the Internet (Jo Simmons and Nathan Reed)
- Age
- 7-9
- Best for
- Swapping your brother for a better one
Read it and laugh at each swap. Talk about what's good about your own siblings.
What it helps with
- Sibling rivalry
- Appreciating family
- Humour
- 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 did Jonny want a new brother?”
- “How did he swap?”
- “What were the new brothers like?”
- “Which was worst?”
- “Did he want his brother back?”
- “What’s good about your siblings?”
5-minute activities to try together
Sibling advert
Write an advert for your sibling, listing their best points.
Swap list
List three things you'd miss about a sibling.
Free printables: I Swapped My Brother on the Internet worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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