Inside the Villains: questions to ask and activities to try
What's inside the wolf, the giant and the witch? Inside the Villains is a giant lift-the-flap book about fairy-tale baddies.
What age is it for? Inside the Villains is best for ages 5–9. Good for: Looking inside fairy-tale villains.
Inside the Villains (Clotilde Perrin)
- Age
- 5-9
- Best for
- Looking inside fairy-tale villains
Lift every flap and read the personality cards. Talk about what makes a villain, and if they have any good points.
What it helps with
- Fairy-tale characters
- Character description
- Lifting flaps
- Spooky but safe
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.
- “Which villains are in the book?”
- “What was inside the wolf?”
- “What’s the giant’s weakness?”
- “What tricks did the witch have?”
- “Which villain is scariest?”
- “Does any villain have good points?”
5-minute activities to try together
Villain card
Make a personality card for a villain you invent.
Hero vs villain
Write how a hero could beat each villain.
Free printables: Inside the Villains 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.
Free. We’ll only email you if you tick the box.
If your child liked this, try
Axel Scheffler Fairy Tale Treasury (Axel Scheffler)
- Best for
- Classic fairy tales to share at bedtime
- Age
- 2-6
Mixed Up Fairy Tales (Hilary Robinson and Nick Sharratt)
- Best for
- Mixing up fairy tales for silly new stories
- Age
- 3-7
The Paper Bag Princess (Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko)
- Best for
- A clever princess who rescues the prince
- Age
- 4-7
Search all our books by what's happening →
By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
Growing Wise offers educational ideas for parents and carers. It is not a substitute for professional medical, developmental or mental-health advice. As an Amazon Associate, Growing Wise earns from qualifying purchases.