by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Why do you think Talelayu showed herself? Did she have a message? What might the message be?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
What would you do if this experience happened to you? How would you feel about it? (Nervous, scared, excited?) Students can write their new ending or create an illustrated version of it as well (art / writing connection)
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
How were the hunter and the children feeling after they saw Talelayu? Does Talelayu typically show herself?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 18, the author describes seeing something swimming in the water. Ask the students to predict what they think she sees. If students are struggling to come up with accurate predictions, remind them of the clue in the title.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Look through the pictures with students and have them predict what might happen in the story.
