Thimble Monkey Superstar: questions to ask and activities to try
Jams loves Thimble the monkey, but Dad wants rid of him. Thimble Monkey Superstar is a funny story about a family and a very naughty pet.
What age is it for? Thimble Monkey Superstar is best for ages 7–9. Good for: A family's very naughty monkey.
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Dad's feelings change.
What it helps with
- Pets and responsibility
- Family disagreements
- Humour
- Chapter books
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 is Thimble?”
- “Who loves him?”
- “Why does Dad want rid of him?”
- “Where did Dad try to send him?”
- “How did Thimble help?”
- “What pet would cause chaos at your house?”
5-minute activities to try together
Monkey mischief
Draw Thimble's naughtiest moment.
Pet pros and cons
List the good and bad things about having a monkey.
Free printables: Thimble Monkey Superstar worksheet and activity pack
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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