Paddington's Trick or Treat: questions to ask and activities to try
Paddington is getting ready for a family Halloween party, until his grumpy neighbour Mr Curry invites himself along and spoils the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick up his sleeve.
What age is Paddington's Trick or Treat for?
Paddington's Trick or Treat is best for ages 3–6.
Paddington's Trick or Treat (Michael Bond and R. W. Alley)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Funny Halloween fun with a famous bear
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Read it with a grumpy Mr Curry voice. Talk about how Paddington stayed polite, and how families celebrate Halloween in different ways.
Is this book right for your child?
- Age
- 3–6 (nursery to Year 1)
- What they'll enjoy
- Paddington is getting ready for a family Halloween party, until his grumpy neighbour Mr Curry invites himself along and spoils the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick up his sleeve.
- Helps with
- Funny Halloween fun with a famous bear
- Buy or borrow?
- Borrow it from the library first if you can. If your child asks for it again and again, it’s one worth owning, and the questions and activities on this page work best with the book open next to you.
What it helps with
- Halloween traditions
- Staying polite with grumpy people
- Family celebrations
- Problem solving
Comprehension and discussion questions for Paddington's Trick or Treat
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 was Paddington getting ready for?”
- “Who invited himself to the party?”
- “How did Mr Curry spoil the fun?”
- “What trick did Paddington use?”
- “What would you dress up as for Halloween?”
- “How can you be kind to someone who is grumpy?”
For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.
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5-minute activities to try together
Marmalade treats
Make a simple Halloween treat together, like marmalade on toast cut into pumpkin shapes.
Party planning
Plan a tiny family Halloween party: one game, one snack and one costume each.
Paddington's Trick or Treat activity sheet: printable worksheet and questions
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- Page 1, talk about it: questions about the story, each tagged with the reading skill it practises, with space to answer or tick
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- Page 3, notes for the adult: curriculum links, a 20-minute session plan, extension activities, and support and challenge ideas
- Read it togetherEnjoy the story first.
- Ask 2 or 3 questionsFrom the list above, while everyone is calm.
- Print the activity sheetAn activity sheet with questions, a drawing page and notes for you.
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Use it as a lesson plan
Children can listen to Paddington's Trick or Treat, answer questions about it and give a reason for their ideas, and talk about halloween traditions.
A 20-minute session for ages 3–6 (nursery to Year 1), for a class, a small group or one child at home.
- Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
- Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Read it with a grumpy Mr Curry voice. Talk about how Paddington stayed polite, and how families celebrate Halloween in different ways.
- Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “What was Paddington getting ready for?” works well to start.
- Activity (6 minutes). Do Marmalade treats. Make a simple Halloween treat together, like marmalade on toast cut into pumpkin shapes. Children who finish early can try Party planning.
- Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.
Want to go further? The Paddington's Trick or Treat activity sheet has these questions with space to answer, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the adult.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
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