The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon: questions to ask and activities to try
The Dish ran away with the Spoon, but what happened next? The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon is Mini Grey's funny, surprising sequel to the nursery rhyme.
What age is it for? The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon is best for ages 4–8. Good for: What happened after the Dish ran away with the Spoon.
The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon (Mini Grey)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- What happened after the Dish ran away with the Spoon
Say the nursery rhyme first, then read on. Talk about the ups and downs of their friendship.
What it helps with
- Nursery rhymes and what happens next
- Friendship through good and bad times
- Imagination
- Humour
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 does the nursery rhyme say?”
- “Where did the Dish and Spoon go?”
- “What adventures did they have?”
- “What went wrong?”
- “How did it end?”
- “Which nursery rhyme would you continue?”
5-minute activities to try together
Next chapter
Pick a nursery rhyme and make up what happens next.
Dish and spoon
Decorate a paper plate and spoon as characters and act out their adventure.
Free printables: The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon 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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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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