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Spikey and the Secret Hedgehog-ting House
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INTRODUCTION |
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* What is the snail called? * Why does Nibble find it hard to say hello? * Does Nibble like Spikey? Why do you think that?
* Can you describe a hedgehog? * Who did Spikey grow up with? * What are hedgehogs really good at? * How did Nibble get into trouble? Describe what happened to him. * How did Spikey help Nibble? |
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How would you describe Nibble?
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CHAPTER ONE |
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* Where was the cave? * Who is White Tip? How does he look in the picture? * What had White Tip been doing? * What had Spikey been doing? Why? * What do hedgehogs do in the winter? * Did Spikey understand what White Tip said? Do you understand it? * Where did Spikey put the soft fallen apples and pears? Why? * Who did Spikey meet on his mission? * What is Spikey’s mission? * What has Squiggle been doing? * Why does Spikey sometimes feel lonely? Do you ever feel lonely? Why? * Look at the picture. How would you describe Squiggle and Spikey? * Is Squiggle a good friend to Spikey? Why?
* What is Spikey trying to do? * What did the goose look like? * Why did the goose say ‘You look like a little hedgehog’? * What is happening in the picture? * What do you think will happen next? * What do ‘swooping’ and ‘honking’ mean? Can you swoop and honk? Give it a try! * Why did the goose want to help Spikey? * Would you like to be Spikey or Miss Goose? Why? * Can hedgehogs fly? * What do you see in the picture? * Where were the geese heading? Why? * Mister Hare says that Spikey looks ‘a bit worn out’. What does this mean? * Can Mister Hare help Spikey? How? * Is the hare fast? Is Spikey fast? Why? * What did Spikey think about the hare’s home? * What do you think of the hare? * Why are all the animals in the park busy? * Why do you think Spikey doesn’t know what to do yet? * Who called Spikey from high above? * Do you think the owl can help Spikey? How? * What is the owl afraid of? * Is it a good idea for Spikey to climb the tree? * What happened to Spikey? Is he OK? * What sound do owls make? Try to make it yourself. |
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CHAPTER TWO |
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* What was Spikey eating? * What is happening in the picture? * What did Spikey find? * Do you think Spikey has found his safe place for the winter? Why? * What did Spikey do? * Who is Scuffle? * What do you think of Scuffle? Why is Scuffle laughing? * If you were Scuffle, would you share your home with Spikey? Why? * Do you like sharing? Why? * When did someone share with you? How did you feel? * Do you remember what other animal was worried about Spikey’s spikes and why? * What is Scuffle going to do now? * What do you think about what is happening in the picture? * Look at the picture. What is Spikey doing? * What does ‘thrilled’ mean? Have you ever been thrilled? * What idea has Spikey come up with? What do you think of it? * Why was Spikey struggling to run? * How did Spikey get into the garden? * Who do you think Mr McDougall is? * What do you think Spikey will do now? * Why did Spikey say ‘Wow, wow, WOW!’? * What did Spikey’s nose do? * What is the house like inside? * What did Spikey do inside the house? * Have you ever been very startled? What happened?
* What is happening in the picture? * What does the word ‘sorrowfully’ mean? * Why do you think Willow doesn’t want to share her home with Spikey? * What should Spikey do now? Why? * How would you describe what is happening in the picture? What do you think the two hedgehogs are feeling? * Can Spikey walk in the snow? Why? * What does ‘her heart suddenly melted’ mean? Why did Willow’s heart melt? * What was Willow doing? * What is happening in the picture? * Do you think hedgehogs are unique animals? Why? * How old is Spikey? How old is Willow? And how old are you? * Who fell asleep first? * How would you describe Willow? |
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CHAPTER THREE |
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* How would you describe Christmas? * Why did the hedgehogs miss the Christmas lights? * Who built the snowman? How would you build one? * What is that squirrel doing? * Look at the picture. What is that hedgehog doing now? * What do you do after you wake up every day? * Why did Spikey go outside to look for food for Willow too? * What noises does your tummy make when it rumbles? * Do you think the two hedgehogs are now friends? Why? * What does Spikey like to do in the park? * Have you ever spent a day snuffling around? Do you think it’s fun? * Why did the hedgehogs see more food in the park when the weather grew warmer? * Why did the hedgehogs still stay close to their house?
* Look at the picture. How do you think Spikey feels? * What is happening to Willow? * Who did Spikey meet? * What does ‘got through the winter’ mean for an animal? * Why is White Tip so happy to see Spikey? * Why doesn’t White Tip know who Willow is? * How did White Tip become so wise? * Why did Spikey hope to meet some of his friends? * Who did he meet? * How would you describe Tiny? * Why did Spikey invite Tiny to his house for dinner? * Why was Willow waving and shouting at Spikey? * What is happening in the picture? * Why is Willow so happy? * What do you think Willow and Spikey will do next? * What is a baby hedgehog called? * How many hoglets are there? And what are their names? * How would you describe Spikey’s feelings just now? |
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CHAPTER FOUR |
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* After how many weeks did the hoglets go outside the nest? * Who was the first to play a game of chase? Why? * Why did Spikey let himself be caught? * Why did Willow sing songs to the hoglets? * Can you sing ‘Rolling in a Ball’? * What could Willow and Spikey see from top of the small hill? * What is the hoglets’ favourite game? * What are the rules of hide and seek? * Why was Pippin upset? * How would you describe Pippin? Are you ever like Pippin? Why? * Which hoglet was good with numbers? * Is Needles good at hiding? Why? * Why does Needles think no one can see her? * How many animals are in the picture? * What types of animals are in the picture? * What was Spikey teaching the little hedgehogs? Why? * What does Pippin want to do? * What did Willow say to Spikey? Is she right? * What is happening in the picture? * Why can’t Spikey sleep? * What does Spikey think will happen to Pippin? * What do you think of Pippin? * What did Spikey do in the morning? * What can you remember about any of Spikey’s friends? * Why did Spikey ask Pippin to find some friends?
* Why is Pippin at the front of the picture? What is happening? * What did Needles do? * What were the other young female hedgehogs doing? * What is happening in this picture? * What happened to Needles? * Is Spikey worried? Why? * How many members are in Spikey’s family now? * How does Willow feel? * What happened to Pufflet’s spikes? * Why is Spikey proud? * What were the little hedgehogs doing with Spikey’s and Willow’s food? * What will Willow and Spikey do next? |
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CHAPTER FIVE |
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* How did Willow end up in a pipe? * What is happening in the picture? Is Spikey safe? * Was Willow scared? How do you know? How must Spikey have felt? * What is Spikey doing in the picture? * Is the wood heavy? How do you know? * What could happen to Willow? * How will Spikey save Willow? * Why is Spikey grunting? * What did Spikey do with the piece of wood? * Are hedgehogs good climbers? How do you know? * Why did Willow fall? * Willow tried to climb the ladder again. What does this tell you about her? * What did Spikey see coming out of the pipe? * How did Willow feel when she got out of that pipe? Why?
* Look at the picture. How does Spikey feel? * Why did Spikey hold on to Willow tightly? * Why does Spikey think Willow deserves a medal? * Why does Spikey want holes and pipes covered up? * What did Spikey find on the way back to the hedgehog house? * If you wanted any animal to keep you safe, would you pick a hedgehog? * What is happening in the picture? * Why did Spikey think that it was ‘really, really bad’? * What is Willow thinking just now? * Why does Willow say, “I love the way you never give up, Spikey.”? * What did Willow want Spikey to do? * Why can’t Spikey follow instructions just now? * Have you ever found it hard to follow instructions? Why? * How did Spikey make the bracelet move? And what did Willow do? * In the picture, why are the hedgehogs hugging? * What did Spikey and Willow eat on the way home? * What is happening in the picture? * Do you think Willow is being fair? * How is Spikey feeling? * And looking at the picture, how do you think Willow feels? * Why did Spikey shake his head? * What does Willow say is ‘hedgehog nature’? * Why do you think Willow helped Spikey (on page 45)? * Is Willow a good friend to Spikey? Why? * What did Willow do? |
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CHAPTER SIX |
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* What does ‘moped’ mean? * Why is Spikey moping? * Why do you think Spikey wasn’t hungry? * Why was Spikey crying? * Why does Spikey need his friends? * What is happening in the picture? * How is Spikey feeling? * Which words show Spikey is happy? * What does ‘zip around’ mean? * Why did Spikey scratch his head (and also his bottom)? * Who are White Tip and Stripey? Does Spikey miss them? * Do you remember how many friends Spikey has? And do you remember their names? * Where is Spikey now? * What is the terrapin called? * Can Spikey swim? How do you know? * Who are the animals in the picture? * Why did Spikey’s feet slip? * Do you think Nibble is nearby? Why? Can snails run? * What did Spikey trip over? * Is that Squiggle McSquiggle in the picture? How can you tell? * How does the squirrel feel? Will they be friends with Spikey? * Look at the picture. How does Spikey feel? * Which animals are in the picture? Can you name any of them? Give it a try! * What does Reggie look like? And what does he like to do? * What do you think Spikey will do now? * Who did Spikey see? How do you know? * What is happening in the picture? * Why did the cat hurry away into the far distance if she is Spikey’s friend? * Should Spikey be wandering into tunnels? * Who does Spikey hope to find in there? * Where did Spikey end up? Is this good? * What do you see in the pictures? * Why does Spikey want to meet Grandma Hedgehog?
* What would Spikey say to Grandma Hedgehog now? * What did Spikey do when he arrived at his childhood home? * What would you say to Spikey right now? And what advice would you give him? * Why was Spikey’s tummy rumbling? * Does Spikey like strawberries? * What do you think Spikey’s friends were shouting? * What is happening in the picture on pages 118 and 119? * How many of Spikey’s friends are in that picture? * How will Spikey feel when he sees Grandma Hedgehog? And what will he tell her? * What was Spikey’s cake made of?
* What is happening in the two pictures? * Was Reggie the best one to blow the candle safely out? * What do you think of Spikey’s friends? How has Spikey made so many? * What did Dave say? Do you agree? * What did Dave, Stripey and Squiggle do? * Who put down the wild strawberries? Why? * Are friends important to Spikey? Are they important to you? Why? * What have you learned by sharing in Spikey’s adventures? |
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