Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue: questions to ask and activities to try
Kitty has cat-like superpowers, but she's afraid of the dark. Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue is a magical early chapter book about courage and friendship.
What age is it for? Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Being brave in the dark, in a first chapter book.
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue (Paula Harrison and Jenny Løvlie)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- Being brave in the dark, in a first chapter book
Read a chapter a night. Talk about how Kitty felt brave even though she was scared.
What it helps with
- Fear of the dark
- Bravery means feeling scared and doing it anyway
- Helping others
- 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.
- “What powers does Kitty have?”
- “What scares her?”
- “Who needed rescuing?”
- “How did she find courage?”
- “What do you do when you’re scared?”
- “What superpower would you want?”
5-minute activities to try together
Rooftop walk
Make a balance beam with tape on the floor and walk it like Kitty.
Brave moment
Draw a time your child was brave even though they were scared.
Free printables: Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue 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
Orion and the Dark (Emma Yarlett)
- Best for
- Being scared of the dark, and making friends with it
- Age
- 3-7
The Dark (Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen)
- Best for
- Being afraid of the dark, and meeting it
- Age
- 3-7
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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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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