Extra Ideas

Draw Your Own Adventure Pals!

James had many buggy friends who accompanied him on his journey in his giant peach. Draw a few non-human friends you'd like to take with you on a journey inside of a giant piece of fruit of your choice! Give each friend a name and a specific trait that will help you in your journey. If you want, email a picture of your drawing to Mrs. LaVoie at rlavoie@madisonschools.k12.va.us!

Go on a scavenger hunt in your house and yard. How many items from the book can you find? Bonus points for the following: peach, centipede, earthworm, grasshopper, glow worm, spider, ladybug, and a silkworm.

Go on an adventure in your backyard! Recreate the story in your imagination in your own backyard. Invite your family, pets or neighbors to join in.

Visit a peach orchard with your family. See if you can find the biggest peach! Measure it or weigh it to see how big it actually is.

What do you think the little green crocodile tongues look like that the old man gives James? See if you can find some items in your yard that look like that.

What objects can you use at home to lift a peach or piece of fruit off the table? Race a family member to see who can come up with an idea first.