Boogy & Tee and Twinkle & Hew
Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann
Published by Groundwood Books
Two boats at sea, caught in a storm, impacted very differently — a light-hearted tale about economic inequality and climate change, patterned on a classic poem.
Age Level
Ages 3-8
Curriculum Connections
Environment, Human rights, Empathy, Emotions, Poetry, Literary Adaptations, Story Structure
Activities
Read “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat” by Edward Lear. Then find a poem you like and try writing your own, starting by changing the first line just a little.
Together with a classmate, friend, or sibling, make your own boat with whatever materials you have on hand. Find somewhere safe to sail it.
Discuss:
Who was your favourite character and why?
Is there a page in the book that made you laugh?
Is there a page in the book that made you cry?
How do you think the story would have ended if the characters hadn’t worked together to solve their problems?
Why do you think the author included the quote at the end of the story?
Available September 1, 2026
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