Hairy Potter and the Philosopher’s Bone

• What do you notice about this illustration?
• Why did Chris Riddell give it the title ‘Hairy Potter and the Philosopher’s Bone’?
• What is a philosopher? Do you know of any famous philosophers?
• What are the similarities and differences between Hairy Potter and Harry Potter? Do you think Hairy Potter lives in a cupboard under the stairs? Does Hairy Potter have magical abilities?
• Write this story.

Illustration copyright © Chris Riddell 2016
‘Illustrations to Unwritten Books’
www.chrisriddell.co.uk