Today I Will Fly!: questions to ask and activities to try
Piggie is going to fly today, and Gerald is sure she can't. Today I Will Fly! is a funny Elephant and Piggie story about determination, friendship and getting a little help.
What age is it for? Today I Will Fly! is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Big ambitions, and a friend who worries.
Today I Will Fly! (Mo Willems)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Big ambitions, and a friend who worries
Read it in two voices, or let your child read Piggie's lines. It's told in speech bubbles, which makes it great for early readers.
What it helps with
- Determination and big ambitions
- A worried friend and a hopeful one
- Asking for help to reach a goal
- Early reading with speech bubbles
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 did Piggie want to do?”
- “What did Gerald think?”
- “Who helped Piggie?”
- “Did Piggie really fly?”
- “What would you love to do one day?”
- “Who helps you try big things?”
5-minute activities to try together
Speech bubble play
Read it together with each of you taking a character's speech bubbles.
Big dream
Draw something your child wants to do one day, and one small step towards it.
Free printables: Today I Will Fly! 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
The Dot (Peter H. Reynolds)
- Best for
- Children who say 'I can't' before they've tried
- Age
- 4-8
Astro Girl (Ken Wilson-Max)
- Best for
- Dreaming big, and girls who love space
- Age
- 3-6
A Splendid Friend, Indeed (Suzanne Bloom)
- Best for
- Making friends with someone very different from you
- Age
- 2-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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