The Popper Family
What is Mr. Popper's job?
Housepainter
an Adelie penguin
Name three things an Adelie penguin like Captain Cook eats.
krill, shrimp, fish
Who came to the house first, the policemant or the serviceman?
serviceman
If you were Captain Cook, would you like to live somewhere hot or cold and why?
How many children do Mr. and Mrs. Popper have? What are their names?
2 ; Bill and Janie
Give 3 details about how Captain Cook looks.
He's 2 1/2 feet tall, white belly, black tail coat, white circles around his eyes, pink feet, red beak
What are two things Mr. Popper gathers when he sits down to relax in evening?
his pipe, his little globe, his book
Put these in order of what happened first: Captain Cook eats the goldfish, Mr. Popper takes Captain Cook for a walk, Mr. Popper has holes drilled in the fridge.
goldfish, holes, walk
Can Captain Cook eat like humans? Could Humans eat like Captain Cook?
What does Mr. Popper enjoy learning about?
far-away countries, Polar Explorers
What sound did Captain Cook make that gave him his name?
Gook! Gook!
Where is the first place Captain Cook plays in the house?
in the bathtub
When Mr. Popper and Captain Cook go for a walk, they meet Mrs. Callahan with her groceries. What does Captain Cook do to her?
he investigates her striped stockings
Animals have special needs and owners need to care for those needs.
What does Mrs. Popper worry about during the winter when Mr. Popper doesn't paint houses?
money
the refrigerator
What did Captain Cook eat that he wasn't supposed to?
the pet goldfish
They set up a tripod to take a photo. A small crowd gathers. Captain Cook gets everyone tangled up.
Mr. Popper loves exploring even though he doesn't travel much. How is Captain Cook like an adventure for him?
Captain Cook gives him a chance to have a new experience and learn.
The Popper family doesn't have a television. What do they do in the evening together?
listen to the radio programs
What is the nest called that Captain Cook builds?
a rookery
We played a game where we pretended Captain Cook had gathered things for his rookery. Name three items from our game.
marker, 2 dice, timer, necklass, light, 3D printed cat, rubber chicken, sunscreen, mitten, Mona Lisa magnet
Why does Mr. Popper smooth his hair, shave his whiskers, and wear a white shirt and black suit coat?
he's proud to be the owner of such a splendid bird
How is having a penguin for a pet different than having a dog or cat for a pet?
He is not a regular pet. He has come from a totally different environment.