Mina and the Birthday Dress
Mina finds it hard to choose a dress for her special day. After giving Mum a tough time, Mina finally makes a choice.
Engagement Questions for “Mina and the Birthday Dress”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What kind of dress would you design if you were helping Mina get ready for her birthday?
- Can you imagine a birthday party with a magical dress that changes colors?
- What do you think Mina would do if it suddenly started raining at her party?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Mina felt when her dress got stained?
- Have you ever had a moment when something didn’t go as planned—how did you feel?
- How did Mina’s family help her feel better, and who helps you when you’re upset?
Nature & Science:
- Why do you think beetroot can leave such a strong stain on clothes?
- What materials might be better for avoiding stains on clothing?
- How do we remove different kinds of stains from clothes—have you helped with laundry?
✍️ Written by: Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmor
🎨 Illustrated by: Nicci Nathanson
🎭 Designed by: Lauren Mitchell
📝 Edited by: Elise Varga
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
* The story Mina and the Birthday Dress 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.
