The Unbelievable Adventures of Hannah Banana and Pinky: Fun Activity Ideas

Inspired by Hannah Banana's imaginative dreams, help your child create a 'Dream Jar'. They can draw pictures of their dreams, favorite characters, or imaginary friends, and then put these small drawings or tiny found objects (like buttons, beads, or small leaves) into a clear jar. This becomes a beautiful, tangible collection of their inner world and a conversation starter about imagination.

Materials Needed:

• Empty clear jar (mason jar or plastic container)

• Small paper scraps

• Crayons or markers

• Optional: Small trinkets, glitter, glue

Just like Pinky goes on adventures with Hannah, your child can take their favorite stuffed animal on an imaginary journey around your home or backyard. As they 'travel,' help them draw a simple 'adventure map' on a large piece of paper, marking the different 'lands' or 'obstacles' they encountered (e.g., 'Sofa Mountain', 'Under the Table Cave', 'Flower Garden Forest'). This activity encourages storytelling, spatial awareness, and creative play.

Materials Needed:

• Your child's favorite stuffed animal

• Large paper (butcher paper or several sheets taped together)

• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Create simple finger or stick puppets of the characters from 'The Unbelievable Adventures of Hannah Banana and Pinky' or invent new fantastical friends. Use these puppets to retell the story before bedtime, or let your child create an entirely new adventure for Hannah and Pinky. This enhances comprehension, encourages oral storytelling, and makes bedtime reading interactive and fun.

Materials Needed:

• Paper or cardstock

• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

• Scissors (adult supervision for younger children)

• Craft sticks or pipe cleaners

• Tape or glue

Inspired by Hannah Banana's magical dreams, help your child decorate a small pillowcase or a fabric square to be their 'dream pillow.' They can draw stars, moons, or their own imaginary friends. This pillow can then be a special place for their favorite stuffed animal (like Pinky) to rest, encouraging sweet dreams and adventures.

Materials Needed:

• Small pillowcase or light-colored fabric square (e.g., old t-shirt cut up)

• Fabric markers or fabric paint

• Optional: Glitter glue, sequins, or iron-on patches