Mom’s Red Coat

Mom needs to go away for work. I’ll miss her. Will it help if she leaves her red coat with me?

Engagement Questions for “Mom’s Red Coat”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

1. If you had a special item from someone you love, what would it be and why?
2. Can you think of a different way the child in the story could feel close to Mom while she’s away?
3. Imagine the red coat had magical powers. What kind of adventures could it take you on?

Feelings & Emotions:

1. How do you think the child felt when Mom had to leave for work?
2. Have you ever missed someone? What did you do to feel better?
3. Why do you think the red coat made the child feel comforted?

Nature & Science:

1. What materials do you think the red coat is made of to make it feel warm and cozy?
2. How do different fabrics keep us warm or cool?
3. Can you think of animals that have natural “coats” to keep them warm?

✍️ Written by: Chrissie Kritzinger
🎨 Illustrated by: Brad Cuzen
🎭 Designed by: Meerashen Naidoo
📝 Edited by: Zanri Kritzinger

In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)

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