Mrs Noah's Pockets: questions to ask and activities to try
Mr Noah leaves the troublesome creatures off his list, but Mrs Noah has very deep pockets. Mrs Noah's Pockets is a beautiful story about kindness and making room for everyone.
What age is it for? Mrs Noah's Pockets is best for ages 4–8. Good for: Making room for the creatures nobody wants.
Mrs Noah's Pockets (Jackie Morris and James Mayhew)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- Making room for the creatures nobody wants
Read it and guess what's in each pocket. Talk about who gets left out, and how Mrs Noah made room for them.
What it helps with
- Including everyone
- Quiet kindness
- Animals and the ark story
- Every creature mattering
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 lists did Mr Noah make?”
- “Who was left off?”
- “What did Mrs Noah do?”
- “What was in her pockets?”
- “Were the troublesome creatures bad?”
- “Who might feel left out at school?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pocket surprise
Hide little toys in coat pockets and guess what's inside.
Everyone list
Make a list of everyone in your class or family so no one is left out.
Free printables: Mrs Noah's Pockets worksheet and activity pack
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Oi! Get Off Our Train (John Burningham)
- Best for
- Endangered animals, and making room for others
- Age
- 3-7
Mr Gumpy's Outing (John Burningham)
- Best for
- Getting along, rules, and what happens when everyone squabbles
- Age
- 2-6
Elmer (David McKee)
- Best for
- Children who feel different or want to fit in
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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