The Truth Pixie: questions to ask and activities to try
The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true, which isn't always easy. The Truth Pixie is a funny, heart-warming rhyming story about honesty and self-love.
What age is it for? The Truth Pixie is best for ages 5–8. Good for: A pixie who can only tell the truth.
The Truth Pixie (Matt Haig and Chris Mould)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- A pixie who can only tell the truth
Read it and talk about kind truths and unkind truths. Can you be honest and kind at the same time?
What it helps with
- Honesty
- Kindness with honesty
- Loneliness
- Self-love
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 can the Truth Pixie only say?”
- “Why was that tricky?”
- “How did people react?”
- “How did she feel?”
- “What did she learn?”
- “Can the truth be kind?”
5-minute activities to try together
Kind truths
Say three true, kind things about each family member.
Truth or not
Play a game of true or false statements.
Free printables: The Truth Pixie 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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The Invisible (Tom Percival)
- Best for
- Feeling invisible, and helping others be seen
- Age
- 4-8
Michael Rosen's Sad Book (Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake)
- Best for
- A father's honest grief, and how sadness feels
- Age
- 6-10
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- Best for
- Worries that come to life
- Age
- 6-9
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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