Puffin Peter: questions to ask and activities to try
Peter the puffin has lost his best friend in a storm. Puffin Peter is a delightful story about friendship, and a funny lesson in describing someone clearly.
What age is it for? Puffin Peter is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Missing a friend, and describing someone clearly.
Puffin Peter (Petr Horáček)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Missing a friend, and describing someone clearly
Read it and let your child spot why each bird isn't Paul. Afterwards, play a describing game: what would they say to help someone find their best friend?
What it helps with
- Missing a friend
- Describing someone clearly
- Noticing similarities and differences
- Never giving up looking
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 Peter’s best friend?”
- “How did Peter get lost?”
- “Who helped him?”
- “Why were the other birds not Paul?”
- “How did Peter find Paul in the end?”
- “How would you describe your best friend?”
5-minute activities to try together
Describe a friend
Describe a friend or family member with three clues. Can someone guess who it is?
Spot the difference
Look at bird pictures and find what's different about each one.
Free printables: Puffin Peter 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
A Bit Lost (Chris Haughton)
- Best for
- Getting lost, and asking for help
- Age
- 2-5
A New House for Mouse (Petr Horáček)
- Best for
- Looking for a place that fits, and noticing what changes
- Age
- 2-5
Blue Penguin (Petr Horáček)
- Best for
- Being different and wanting to belong
- Age
- 3-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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