Meet the Twitches: questions to ask and activities to try
Four tiny toy rabbits live in a Teacup House, and they come alive when nobody's looking. Meet the Twitches is a charming early chapter book.
What age is it for? Meet the Twitches is best for ages 5–7. Good for: Toy rabbits that come alive, in a first chapter book.
Meet the Twitches (Hayley Scott and Pippa Curnick)
- Age
- 5-7
- Best for
- Toy rabbits that come alive, in a first chapter book
Read a chapter at bedtime. Imagine together what your child's toys do when they're not looking.
What it helps with
- Toys and imagination
- Friendship and teamwork
- Moving house
- 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.
- “Who are the Twitches?”
- “Where do they live?”
- “What’s their secret?”
- “Who is Stevie?”
- “What adventure did they have?”
- “What would your toys do at night?”
5-minute activities to try together
Teacup house
Make a tiny house for small toys from a cup or box.
Toy secrets
Imagine what your toys get up to at night and draw it.
Free printables: Meet the Twitches 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
Teddy's Midnight Adventure (Yoko Mori)
- Best for
- A favourite toy, and a gentle night-time adventure
- Age
- 3-7
Luna Grace, Girl from Outer Space: Sea Safari (Julie Sykes and Emily Jones)
- Best for
- Fitting in on a new planet, in an early chapter book
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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