Keep the Adventure Going

Family Reading Guide

Before reading

Look at the cover together. What do you notice? What do you think a “nutty surprise” might be? Ask children what they would put in an adventure backpack.

While reading

Pause to notice the woodland animals. Ask what each animal needs and what Bump Pete might do to help. Let children predict what happens next and enjoy the funny moments with Nutty.

After reading

Ask children to choose a favorite moment. Talk about a time they helped someone. Plan one small discovery you can make together, whether outdoors or by looking closely at the world from a window.

Discussion Questions

• Why is Bump Pete excited to explore with Poppy?
• How does Bump Pete help Poky get past the log?
• What happens when Slack wanders away? How do Bump Pete and Poppy help?
• Why does Bump Pete give Nutty his acorn?
• What does Poppy notice about Bump Pete’s kindness?
• Which character would you like to meet, and why?
• What would you like to discover with someone you love?

Classroom Activity Guide

Put the adventure in order

Invite children to draw three scenes: helping Poky, finding Slack, and meeting Nutty. Arrange the scenes in story order and retell what happened using first, next, and last.

Pack an adventure backpack

Ask children to draw three things they would take on an adventure. Have them explain how each item could help them explore or help a friend.

Notice like Bump Pete

Look for shapes, colors, sounds, and living things in a supervised outdoor space or from a window. Children can draw what they notice and share one question they would like to explore.

Kindness in action

Talk about how Bump Pete helps others. Invite children to draw or describe one kind act they can do at home or school. Share the ideas as a group.

A shared adventure

Invite children to draw a discovery they have made with a grandparent, caregiver, teacher, or another trusted grown-up. Ask them to describe what made the moment special.