1. Why do you think Laz’s imagination is so big?

Answer:
Laz sees the world differently than most people. His imagination helps him turn ordinary things into adventures, make boring moments more interesting, and feel less alone when life is hard. But as the story begins, Laz is still learning that imagination is not just for escaping problems. It can also help him understand himself, connect with others, and make better choices.

Discussion follow-up:
Can you think of a time when your imagination helped you feel braver, calmer, or more creative?

2. Can you think of something that matters to you because someone you love gave it to you? Do you remember something that was given to Laz?

Answer:
Nash matters to Laz because he is not just a stuffed bunny. He is connected to someone important, and that makes him feel special even before anything magical or unusual happens. Objects can carry memories, comfort, and love because of the people who gave them to us.

Discussion follow-up:
Who gave you the object, and why does it still matter to you?

3. Why is the nunchuck important to the story?

Answer:
The nunchuck represents Laz’s ability to do things in the real world, not only in his imagination. When it is broken, it shows that Laz has been neglecting practical skills and letting others think or act for him.

4. Why might it be harder for Laz to rebuild the nunchuck than it was to raise Dragon?

Answer:
Imagination comes naturally to Laz, especially when he is lonely or overwhelmed. Rebuilding the nunchuck takes focus, effort, patience, and real-world action. That kind of growth is harder because Laz has to face the things he has been avoiding. Can you think of anything you’ve been avoiding?

5. What does it tell us about Laz’s character that he lets Gordy do all the talking and thinking for him?

Answer:
It shows that Laz has learned to stay safe by staying quiet. He lets Gordy take the lead because making decisions, speaking up, or risking conflict feels scary. Laz is not weak, but he has become too used to hiding behind someone else.

6. Why does Nash tell Laz to “never lie to him again,” and what does this teach us about being honest with ourselves?

Answer:
Nash represents the part of Laz that knows the truth, so lying to Nash is really Laz lying to himself. Nash is teaching him that growth begins when he stops pretending and becomes honest about what he feels, what he wants, and what he has done.

7. Why does Dragon seem to disappear when Laz feels unsure or unsafe?

Answer:
Dragon is closely connected to Laz’s imagination, but she does not always show up when he wants her to. When Laz feels confident, connected, or free to wonder, Dragon is easier to find. But when he feels unsure, hurt, or alone, his imagination can become harder to reach. This shows that imagination is not only about creativity. It is also connected to how safe and supported Laz feels.

8. How does Laz’s relationship with Gordy show us something about his imagination?

Answer:
When Laz and Gordy are connected, Laz’s imagination has room to grow. When their friendship is strained, Dragon becomes harder to find. This shows that Laz’s imagination is tied to how safe, understood, and supported he feels.

9. What does Daisy’s gentle catch of Dragon’s egg show Laz?

Answer:
Daisy’s catch shows Laz that his imagination does not have to be hidden or protected from everyone. Someone outside his closest friendship can see something strange and fragile from him and still treat it with care. That gives Laz a new kind of confidence: maybe his imagination can belong in the real world, not just inside his own head.

Bonus Question: Why might it matter that Daisy is someone Laz does not know very well yet?

Answer:
Because her kindness is unexpected. Laz is used to relying on Gordy, but Daisy shows him that understanding can come from new people too. That opens the door for Laz to imagine a wider world of friendship.

10. What lesson is Nash trying to teach when he tells Laz that “sometimes there’s no bad guy, so you don’t get to be the hero”?

Answer:
Nash is teaching Laz that real life is not always like the stories in his head. Sometimes a problem does not have a villain to defeat. Sometimes the right thing to do is not to become the hero, but to understand the situation clearly and choose wisely.

11. How does this help Laz solve his problem with Charles, who wants to have a duel at high noon?

Answer:
It helps Laz realize that Charles is not just a villain in a showdown. Laz helped create the problem by stepping into the conflict, even if standing up to Charles was not wrong. Now Laz has to find a better way forward, even if that way is harder than simply fighting back.

Laz may not solve everything with Charles, but he does solve something important inside himself. He learns that he can stand for what is right without turning the other person into a villain. He is still okay, even if the conflict does not end perfectly.

Discussion follow-up:
Does Laz solve his problem with Charles, or does he solve a different problem? What changes inside Laz by the end of the showdown?

12. Why is it sometimes braver to stand without fighting back?

Answer:
Standing without fighting back does not mean Laz gives up or runs away. It means he stays present, refuses to make the conflict worse, and chooses what is right instead of what feels dramatic. Sometimes courage looks like holding your ground without becoming cruel.

Bonus Question: Why does Charles insist on being called “Charles” instead of “Charlie”?

Answer:
“Charlie” is what his dad calls him when he is yelling at him, so that name makes Charles feel small and powerless. Being called “Charles” helps him feel older, stronger, and more in control. It shows that some of his bullying may come from hurt he carries at home.

13. How does the farm test Laz in a different way than the earlier stories?

Answer:
The farm does not test Laz with a dragon egg, a baseball game, or a showdown. It tests him with ordinary responsibility. Laz has to pay attention, help his new family, and figure out where he belongs when life is quieter but still difficult.

14. Why does Laz’s imagination show up less in this story?

Answer:
Laz’s imagination has not disappeared. It is quieter because Laz is distracted, focused, and trying to handle real life in front of him. On the farm, he is learning that imagination is not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes growth looks like paying attention, helping out, and staying present.

15. What does the baby goat show about how Laz has changed?

Answer:
The baby goat shows that Laz is becoming someone who can help and contribute, not just someone who needs help. He is learning to care for others in practical ways. His imagination still matters, but now it is being joined by responsibility, courage, and action.

Bonus Question 1: Why are Dragon and Nash Warbunny always fighting?

Answer:
Dragon and Nash fight because they pull Laz in different directions. Dragon brings out Laz’s imagination: the part of him that wants wonder, comfort, escape, and adventure. Nash brings out the part of Laz that notices problems, asks hard questions, and pushes him to face what he would rather avoid.

Neither one is completely wrong. Laz needs imagination, but he also needs honesty and responsibility. Their fighting shows the struggle inside Laz: will he hide in his imagination, or will he learn how to use it without running from the truth?

Bonus Question 2: What do you think will go wrong with Laz’s imagination in Book 2, and how will he overcome it?

Answer:
Answers will vary, but readers might guess that Laz’s imagination will become harder to control. In Book 1, distraction and focus sometimes help keep his imagination quiet. But Book 2 may test whether Laz can handle an imagination that is stronger, louder, and more dangerous than before. To overcome it, Laz will probably need more than focus. He will need honesty, courage, friendship, responsibility, and a coach or two.

Bonus Question 3: What do you think will happen if Laz’s imagination becomes too powerful for him to control?

Answer:
Answers will vary, but Book 2 may test Laz in a much bigger way. What happens when his imagination does not just make chickens stranger, games wilder, or ordinary problems more exciting? What happens when it starts becoming dangerous?

And what happens when the danger is not obvious? When clues do not add up, friends seem suspicious, and Laz has to figure out what is real, what is imagined, and what someone wants him to believe?

Dragon may not always be there to help. Nash may push Laz toward truths he does not want to face. And if Laz keeps treating his imagination like something free range, it may run farther than he can follow.

To become the Infinite Imaginator, Laz will have to do more than dream bigger. He will have to take charge of his imagination before it takes charge of him.