We're Going on a Ghost Hunt: questions to ask and activities to try

Hop into Halloween with the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they lift the flaps to find five little ghosts hiding along the way. Spooky, but just right for little ones.

What age is We're Going on a Ghost Hunt for?

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt is best for ages 2–5.

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt (Martha Mumford and Cherie Zamazing)

Age

2-5

Best for

Not-too-scary Halloween fun for toddlers

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What it helps with

• Counting to five
• Feeling brave about spooky things
• Taking turns with flaps
• Halloween

Comprehension and discussion questions for We're Going on a Ghost Hunt

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.

1. “How many ghosts did the bunnies find?”
2. “Where was the best hiding place?”
3. “Were the ghosts scary or friendly?”
4. “What do you think the ghosts do at Halloween?”
5. “What helps you feel brave in the dark?”
6. “Where would you hide if you were a little ghost?”

For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.

5-minute activities to try together

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt activity sheet: printable worksheet and questions

All the questions and activities above on a ready-to-print activity sheet: questions tagged by reading skill with space to answer, a drawing and writing page with a self-check, and notes for the adult with curriculum links and a 20-minute session plan. Pay by card, PayPal or Payhip and download straight away.

• Page 1, talk about it: questions about the story, each tagged with the reading skill it practises, with space to answer or tick
• Page 2, my favourite part: a drawing box, a sentence starter and a “how did I do?” self-check
• Page 3, notes for the adult: curriculum links, a 20-minute session plan, extension activities, and support and challenge ideas

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1. Read it togetherEnjoy the story first.
2. Ask 2 or 3 questionsFrom the list above, while everyone is calm.
3. Print the activity sheetAn activity sheet with questions, a drawing page and notes for you.

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Use it as a lesson plan

A 20-minute session for ages 2–5 (nursery to Reception), for a class, a small group or one child at home.

1. Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
2. Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Let your child lift the flaps and count the ghosts out loud. Use a whispery voice for the spooky bits and a big cheer for each ghost you find.
3. Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “How many ghosts did the bunnies find?” works well to start.
4. Activity (6 minutes). Do Ghost hide-and-seek. Draw five little ghosts on paper, cut them out and hide them around a room. Count them as your child finds each one. Children who finish early can try Brave voice, quiet voice.
5. Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.

Want to go further? The We're Going on a Ghost Hunt activity sheet has these questions with space to answer, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the adult.

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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

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