The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery: questions to ask and activities to try
A child needs an imaginary friend to help them be brave, and the Gumdrops are on the case. The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery is a funny, colourful early-reader adventure.
What age is it for? The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery is best for ages 5–8. Good for: Being brave, with help from an imaginary friend.
The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery (Elissa Elwick)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- Being brave, with help from an imaginary friend
Read it together and enjoy the comic panels. Talk about what makes your child feel brave.
What it helps with
- Feeling brave
- Imaginary friends and imagination
- Comic-style early reading
- Asking for help
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 are the Gumdrops?”
- “What did the letter say?”
- “What did the child need?”
- “Which imaginary friend did they find?”
- “What helps you feel brave?”
- “What would your imaginary friend be like?”
5-minute activities to try together
Imaginary friend
Design an imaginary friend who helps with something tricky.
Brave badge
Make a brave badge to wear for something new.
Free printables: The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery 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
Orion and the Dark (Emma Yarlett)
- Best for
- Being scared of the dark, and making friends with it
- Age
- 3-7
The Lion Inside (Rachel Bright)
- Best for
- A child who feels too small or too quiet to be noticed
- Age
- 4-7
Billy and the Beast (Nadia Shireen)
- Best for
- Being brave and quick-thinking to help your friends
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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