The Animal Boogie: questions to ask and activities to try
Shake, stomp and sway with the animals of the jungle. The Animal Boogie is a singalong picture book that gets little ones moving, dancing and joining in.
What age is it for? The Animal Boogie is best for ages 2–5. Good for: Moving, dancing and joining in with a song.
The Animal Boogie (Debbie Harter)
- Age
- 2-5
- Best for
- Moving, dancing and joining in with a song
Don't sit still for this one: stand up and do the moves as you read or sing. It's great for burning off energy before a calm activity, or for children who find sitting to listen hard.
What it helps with
- Burning off energy
- Joining in with a group
- Moving to a rhythm, for coordination
- Learning animal names and actions
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.
- “Which animals did you meet?”
- “How did each animal move?”
- “Which move was hardest?”
- “Which animal would you like to be?”
- “How do you feel after dancing?”
- “Can you make up a new animal move?”
5-minute activities to try together
Animal dance
Put on music and take turns calling out an animal. Everyone moves like that animal until the music stops.
Freeze!
Dance like the animals, then freeze when someone calls “boogie stop!”. Practising stopping is a great self-control game.
Free printables: The Animal Boogie 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
We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury)
- Best for
- Keeping going when something is hard, and facing fears together
- Age
- 2-6
All Join In (Quentin Blake)
- Best for
- Joining in, making noise together, and having fun with words
- Age
- 3-7
A Great Big Cuddle (Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell)
- Best for
- Joining in with rhymes and sounds, and sharing feelings
- Age
- 0-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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