Mum's Dead Coat - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The narrator shares a humorous story about their mom's coat, labeled as 'the coat that breathes.' They humorously describe trying to listen to the coat breathe, only to find it has 'stopped breathing.' The narrator is unsure how to tell their mom, fearing she might be upset.

What does the label on the coat say?

What did the narrator do when everyone was out?

What was the narrator's reaction when they put their ear close to the coat?

How does the narrator feel about telling their mom about the coat?

What phrase does the narrator consider saying to their mom?