A hidden library beneath the roots of an old tree

Marty Talefox journal

10 Questions to Ask After Reading a Picture Book Together

Simple open questions that keep a shared reading experience alive after the last page.

Questions to return to

Which character made the bravest choice? When did listening change what happened? Why can telling the truth feel difficult? Who helped someone feel safe?

Questions for close looking

What detail did you notice this time? What would you have done differently? Which character did you understand best?

Keep a little mystery

Every future project begins with more questions than answers. We will reveal each new storyworld one small light at a time.

For more stories that invite children to look closely, listen carefully and talk about what they notice, see our guide to five senses books for kids.