Tuesday: questions to ask and activities to try
On Tuesday night, the frogs take off on their lily pads. Tuesday is an almost-wordless, Caldecott Medal-winning picture book.
What age is it for? Tuesday is best for ages 4–9. Good for: Flying frogs on a very strange night.
Tell the story together from the pictures. Notice the clocks and times. What happens next Tuesday?
What it helps with
- Wordless storytelling
- Prediction
- Humour
- Noticing details
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 happened to the frogs?”
- “Where did they fly?”
- “Who saw them?”
- “What did the police find?”
- “What happened next Tuesday?”
- “What would fly on your street?”
5-minute activities to try together
Next Tuesday
Draw what flies next Tuesday.
Tell the story
Write the words for one page.
Free printables: Tuesday worksheet and activity pack
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- Age
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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