Mama Antelope’s House
Someone is in Mama Antelope’s House. Who could it be? All the animals try to open the door but only Baby Antelope knows how.
Engagement Questions for “Mama Antelope’s House”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Hare was doing inside Mama Antelope’s house?
- If you could add a new animal to the story, who would it be and what would they do?
- Can you imagine a different ending where the animals work together to open the door?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Mama Antelope felt when she couldn’t open her own door?
- Why do you think Baby Antelope was able to open the door when no one else could?
- Have you ever played a trick on someone? How did it make you feel?
Nature & Science:
- What kind of animals live in the same environment as antelopes?
- Why do you think the door only opened when someone asked politely?
- Can you think of other animals that are known for playing tricks?
✍️ Written by: Florence Marundu
🎨 Illustrated by: Barbara Nascimbeni
🎭 Designed by: Lauren Bird
📝 Edited by: Nabeela Kalla
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Mama Antelope’s House 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.
