Yusuf waits on the beach while Papa pushes out his boat. Surfers, turtles and sharks come from the sea. What will Papa bring back for Yusuf?
Engagement Questions for “A Fish and a Gift”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination
- What gift would you give to someone special if you lived near the sea?
- How would the story change if the fish could talk?
- Can you imagine a different ending where the fish helps the characters in a magical way?
Feelings & Emotions
- How do you think Neo felt when he received the special gift?
- Have you ever given or received a special gift? How did it make you feel?
- Why is it important to share with others, just like in the story?
Nature & Science
- Can you name three animals that live in the ocean?
- What kind of fish do you think was in the story?
- How do fish survive in the sea?
✍️ Written by: Liesl Jobson
🎨 Illustrated by: Jesse Breytenbach
🎭 Designed by: Andy Thesen
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story A Fish and a Gift is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.
