Mog the Forgetful Cat: questions to ask and activities to try
Mog is always forgetting things, and the Thomas family keep getting cross. Mog the Forgetful Cat is Judith Kerr’s classic about getting things wrong, and being loved just as you are.
What age is it for? Mog the Forgetful Cat is best for ages 2–5. Good for: Getting things wrong, and being loved anyway.
Mog the Forgetful Cat (Judith Kerr)
- Age
- 2-5
- Best for
- Getting things wrong, and being loved anyway
Talk about how Mog feels when the family are cross with her. Ask your child about times they have forgotten things, and how it felt.
What it helps with
- Making mistakes
- Feeling told off
- Being loved as you are
- Family life
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 kind of things did Mog forget?”
- “How did the family feel when she forgot?”
- “How did Mog feel?”
- “How did Mog save the day?”
- “What do you sometimes forget?”
- “What helps when you’ve made a mistake?”
5-minute activities to try together
Remember game
Put five things on a tray, cover them, take one away and see who remembers what’s missing.
Mog’s egg
Make a reward chart for something your child finds hard to remember, with a little treat at the end, like Mog’s egg.
Free printables: Mog the Forgetful Cat 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
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Judith Kerr)
- Best for
- Coping calmly when plans change unexpectedly
- Age
- 2-6
The Bad-Tempered Ladybird (Eric Carle)
- Best for
- Being grumpy and picking fights, and learning to share
- Age
- 2-5
Giraffes Can’t Dance (Giles Andreae)
- Best for
- A child who measures themselves against what other children can do
- Age
- 4-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 16 October 2026
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