The Adventures of Harry Stevenson: questions to ask and activities to try
Harry Stevenson is a small guinea pig with big ideas. The Adventures of Harry Stevenson is a sweet, funny illustrated chapter book.
What age is it for? The Adventures of Harry Stevenson is best for ages 5–8. Good for: A small guinea pig with big adventures.
The Adventures of Harry Stevenson (Ali Pye)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- A small guinea pig with big adventures
Read a chapter at a time and look at the pictures together. Talk about what Harry would see from a guinea pig's height.
What it helps with
- Curiosity and adventure
- Pets and their world
- Humour
- 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 is Harry Stevenson?”
- “Where does he live?”
- “What adventure did he go on?”
- “What did he eat?”
- “What would a guinea pig think of our house?”
- “What adventure would you take?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pet's-eye view
Lie on the floor and describe the room as a guinea pig would see it.
Dandelion snack
Find out which plants guinea pigs can safely eat.
Free printables: The Adventures of Harry Stevenson 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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- Age
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- Best for
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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