Why does Anthony Browne choose a park as the setting? Would a different setting affect the attitude and behaviour of the characters?
Who are the four main characters in the book, and what different perspectives do they offer on the same event?
Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from four different viewpoints?
Why do you think each character acted in the way they did?
Why does each voice see the events at the park differently?
Did you learn more about each character as you read the book? How did your opinion of each character change?
How does each character describe the park? Do you notice any differences in their descriptions?
What do we learn about the characters based on their speech and words?
How does each character’s perspective change your understanding of what happened in the park?
How does the author use the layout and design of the pages to differentiate between the characters’ voices?