The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: questions to ask and activities to try
Four children step through a wardrobe into Narnia. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the classic fantasy about loyalty and courage.
What age is it for? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is best for ages 7–11. Good for: Four children step through a wardrobe into Narnia.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C. S. Lewis)
- Age
- 7-11
- Best for
- Four children step through a wardrobe into Narnia
Read a chapter a night. Talk about Edmund's choices and forgiveness.
What it helps with
- Loyalty and betrayal
- Forgiveness
- Courage
- Classic fantasy
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 found Narnia first?”
- “Who is the White Witch?”
- “What did Edmund do?”
- “Who is Aslan?”
- “How did they free Narnia?”
- “What would you find in your wardrobe?”
5-minute activities to try together
Narnia map
Draw a map of Narnia.
Turkish delight
Try Turkish delight and decide if it's worth betraying anyone for.
Free printables: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 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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- Best for
- Returning to the imaginary world of childhood
- Age
- 8-11
The Borrowers (Mary Norton)
- Best for
- Tiny people living under the floorboards
- Age
- 7-10
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- Best for
- Following your dream, and what courage really means
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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