Lubna and Pebble: questions to ask and activities to try
Lubna's best friend is a pebble she found the night she arrived at the refugee camp. Lubna and Pebble is a moving story about comfort, friendship and kindness.
What age is it for? Lubna and Pebble is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Comfort, friendship and giving something precious away.
Lubna and Pebble (Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egnéus)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Comfort, friendship and giving something precious away
Read it gently and answer questions simply. Talk about how Lubna helped Amir, and what helps your child feel safe.
What it helps with
- Refugees and uncertainty
- Comfort objects
- Kindness to someone new
- Giving and friendship
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.
- “Who was Lubna’s best friend?”
- “Where was she living?”
- “Who arrived?”
- “How did Amir feel?”
- “What did Lubna decide?”
- “What helps you feel safe?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pebble friend
Find a smooth pebble and paint a friendly face on it.
Comfort list
Draw the things that help your child feel safe.
Free printables: Lubna and Pebble 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
Noah's New Home (Zeshan Akhter and Nabila Adani)
- Best for
- Arriving somewhere new as a refugee
- Age
- 4-8
Beegu (Alexis Deacon)
- Best for
- Feeling lost and unwelcome, and being welcomed
- Age
- 3-6
Teddy's Midnight Adventure (Yoko Mori)
- Best for
- A favourite toy, and a gentle night-time adventure
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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