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 Contents
Fun with Pets........................................1
Tiptoes.................................................11
Stepping Stones.................................23
Secrets and Surprises........................33
Kind and Brave...................................49
Aesop's Fables...................................57
Strong and True..................................69
Down by the Sea.................................79
Animals in the Great Outdoors.........89

Teaching Notes
Do You Know? /Think About It questions are found in the
readers. Additional questions are used to train students to retain as
well as interpret information in the readers.
Although the Handbook for Reading is used in Reading class,
there are no questions listed for it in this Answer Key.
The selections from Primary Bible Reader coordinate with the
Bible stories students learn in Bible class. You may wish to ask your
own questions for discussion.

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 Fun with Pets

Note: Fun with Pets does not contain Do You • Is the rat thin? No; he is fat.
Know?/Think About It questions. * Do you think the rat is going to stay on the
• Questions marked with a star (* †) are designed to train mat? What do you think he will do? Answers
students to think about what they have read and draw
conclusions from it.
vary.

The Fat Rat, pp. 3-4,7-9__________________

p-4.—

*p.13_______ ___________________________
• What is the name of the girl in this story? Pat
• What pet does Pat have? a cat
• Where did the cat sit? in Pat's lap
p. 14---------
• What two things did Pat's cat do? drank and slept
* What do you think the cat is lapping? milk or water

P-15 —
†Zack, pp. 62-64
p. 62---------
• Is this story about a person or an animal? an animal
• What is Zack? a big duck
• What does Zack have instead of lips? a bill
• What kind of noise does Zack make? quack, quack
• What is this story about? 6 duck eggs
• How do you know it's about 6 duck eggs? because that's what the title tells US
• Who has the duck eggs? Kate
• How did she get them? A man gave them to her.
• Did Kate have a duck? no

p. 76---------
• What did Kate do with the eggs? She let the

7
♦ How many ducks hatched from the eggs? 6
p. 78---------
* Do ducks and hens make the same kind of noises? No; ducks say, "Quack,"and hens say, "Cluck."
• What did the hen and ducks eat? grain
p. 79---------
• What does swift mean? fast
p. 80---------
* Point to Quack-Quack.
* How do you think Fluff got his name? He is soft, and so are fluffy things.
p. 81---------
* Where did the ducks want to play? in the lake
* Why did the hen get so excited? Hens don't like water, and she didn't know that ducks do like water and

Fun with Pets Answer Key • 3

 p. 18--------- * What do you think is going to happen? Answers
* How do you think the rat felt? scared vary.
* How do you know? because he ran from the
cat p 20_______
* Why did the cat run? It sat on a tack, and it
p. 19--------- hurt!
* Now where is the cat sitting? in a pan

* Why was Sam sad? The rat chewed on his hat. Ted s Mess, pp. 24 30
P-8.—— p. 24---------
• What three things did the rat have? a hat, a bat, • Is the person in this story a boy or a girl? a boy
and a ham • What is the boy's name? Ted
* How would you feel if a rat took a bite of your • What kind of pet does Ted have? a hen
ham? Answers vary. • What color is Ted's hen? red
• Where is Red Hen sitting? on her nest
• Why do you think Red Hen is sitting on a nest?
• What happened next? Sam pushed the rat away She has some eggs to keep warm.
with the broom.
* What do you think the rat p. 25---------
vary. did then? • How many eggs are in Red Hen's nest? 10
Answers

Pat's Cat, pp. 13-20 * Why did Ted get Dad? to tell him about the
nest
* What do you thinkTed is going to do with the tan
sack? put the eggs in it

P-27 — _
* Look at the picture. What do you think is going to
because his shoes are untied.
p. 28---------
* Why did Ted have a mess? He was running.
* What was the title of the story? Ted's Mess
* Why do you think this is a good title? because it
happen to Ted? Answers vary. He may fall

are good swimmers.

p. 83---------
* Is the pond a good place for ducks to play? Yes! Why? Answers vary.
p. 87--------
• What is the name of the boy in this story? Pete
- What kind of pet does Pete have? a cat
• What is the cat's name? Zeke
• What color is Zeke? gray
• Does Pete take good care of Zeke? Yes. How can you tell? He made Zeke a soft bed, and he feeds him
and loves him.
• What does Pete give Zeke to eat? milk and beef
p. 88---------
• Where does Zeke like to sleep? in the sun
• Why did Pete get excited? He saw a flea on Zeke.
is about a girl named Joan who has a pet toad
• What color is Joan's toad? gray
• What other animal is like a toad? a frog
• How does the toad get around? It hops on its big back legs.
p. 102---------
• What did Joan make for her pet toad? a home
• What kind of noise does a toad make? croak, croak

4 • Fun with Pets Answer Key

 tells what will happen in the story

p.29----------
• What does Ted have in his hands? a rag and a
pan
* What do you think he is going to do with them?
clean up the mess

Fun with Pets Answer Key • 5

p.17--------- p. 30---------
• Now where is the cat sitting? in the sack * When you make a mess, what do you do?
* Why do you think Pat's cat sat in the sack? Answers vary. Point out that Ted could have just
Answers vary. sat and cried, but instead he got busy and
cleaned up his mess.

6 • Fun with Pets Answer Key

 p. 43---------
* How did Bob help with the animals? He fed the
dog, the hen, and the pig.
* Where do you think Bob might live? Answers
vary: near a lake because he was docking a
boat; on a farm because he has a dog, hen,
and pig.
* What kinds of jobs do you have at home and at
school? Answers vary.
* Do you do your very best with your jobs? In what
ways can you do your best at school? Answers
vary.
p. 44---------
Draw a line from the sentence to the picture
that goes with it.

Bob can
jog.

Bob can
dig.

Bob fed
the hen

Pug, pp. 45-51

* Do you think Nick and Mick are good friends? Kipz pp. 34-39 • Who is Kip? a
Yes!
* How can you tell? Answers vary. p. 34--------- dog
* Do you think Nick and Mick love their pet? Yes! • What are the names * Why didn't Kip
* How can you tell? Answers vary. of the two boys in come when Nick
* Could you be a good friend? How? Answers this story? Nick and and Mick first
vary. Mick called him? He
* Why do you think was asleep.
they are sad? They miss • Where was he
Kip. sleeping? in the big
* Who do you think bin
Kip is? Answers
p. 38---------
vary. We'll have to
• Does Kip love
read the story to find
Nick? Yes!
out!
* How do you
p.36---------- know? He wags
* Where do you think his tail, licks Mi
Kip is? Answers vary. and gives him
big wet kisses.
p.37----------

Fun with Pets Answer Key • 7

 p. 39--------- grown dog? a puppy
• Who was happy * Is a grown cat
when Kip was bigger or smaller
found? The boys than Pug? bigger
and Kip were all • Show me how
happy. big Pug would be.
p. 45--------- Note: Help your child
* Is Pug little or big? understand the size.
little
• Is he a puppy ora
Bob/ pp. 41-44
p. 46---------
• What is the girl's
name in this story? Jan
• Does Jan love
Pug? yes
• How can you tell
that Jan loves
Pug? She pets
and hugs him.
• What does a dog
use to give a kiss? his
tongue
p.47----------
• How many legs
does the bug have? six
• Do you think Pug
was afraid of the
bug? Answers
vary.
• Which is bigger,
Pug or the bug? Pug

8 • Fun with Pets Answer Key

Fun with Pets Answer Key • 9
 p. 48--------- p. 58 —
* What kind of animal is Puff? a cat
Draw a line from the sentence to the picture
* Why is the cat larger than Pug? Puff is a full- that goes with it.
grown cat, and Pug is just a puppy.
* Why did Pug run? He was afraid of the big cat.

p. 49--------- Ben will

* What did Pug do in the mud? He dug. tell Dad.
* Why is Pug a mess? The mud got all over him.
* Why do you think Jan is getting a cup? Answers
vary.

p. 50---------
* What do you think Jan will put in the cup? water The cat
* Do you think Pug likes to take a bath? got a
Answers vary. hug.
* Do you think he feels better after it is over? Yes!
p. 51 -
* Who do you think hugged Pug? Jan Do you
* think Pug is happy now? Yes! If you have a
* pet? what do you need to do to take care of Ben will
your pet? Answers vary: feed, brush, tell God.
bathe, play with it.

Tell God, Ben, pp. 52-58

P-52—- Phonics Practice, p. 60
* Why did the cat get wet? There is water at the bottom
Draw a line from, the sentence to the picture
of the well. that goes with it.
* How might Dad be able to help Ben? Answers i IB j
vary.
Note: Let your child tell possible ways Dad might Ben.
The rat has
Sam’s hat.
p. 53
* Why did Dad need a net? to get the cat out of
the well
* Who do you think hugged the cat? Ben
Ted’s pet
is a hen.
p. 54---------
* What is wrong with Ben now? He fell and hurt
himself. Ted got
* What do you think Mom will do to help Ben's
the tan
arm? Answers vary: clean and bandage it.
sack.
p.55
* What did Ben get besides a bandage? a kiss
* Who got a hug? Mom Kip will
p. 56-------- lick
* Why did Ben feel sad? The van got a dent in Mick.
it when Ben's ball hit it.
p.57.—.
How did Ben tell God? He prayed.
Who do you think gave Ben the hug?
Answers vary: Mom, Dad.
What do you think God wanted Ben to do? God
wanted Ben to tell the truth about making the
dent in the side of the van.
If Ben had not told the truth, what might have
happened? Answers vary.

10 • Fun with Pets Answer

Key
 p. 63--------- Two-Vowel Rule, p. 74---------
• What did Zack want to eat? a fat red bug
• Did the bug get away from Zack? no
Circle the special sounds. Mark the vowels. Read the
p. 64--------- words.
• Where do you think Zack likes to go? to the pond gave save
• What does Zack like to do in the pond? dip and
swim
made wade

One-Vowel Rule, p. 66-------- ate grain

Mark the Read the

Kate Găil
Dowels. words.

jam lick bun dậy) m@i

rest help hot

Six Duck Eggs, pp. 75-84
run went zip
p. 75---------

Ann Ant, pp. 67-72

p. 67---------
• What kind of ant is Ann? a black ant
* Where is Ann's home? in the anthill
p. 68---------
• Who went on the picnic? Rob, Deb, and
’ jạr-ỵ- hen sit on them.
Ann
BEKS What do you think will happen to the eggs k? after the
p. 69 - - ------ - hen sits on them for a long time? They will hatch.
* What did Ann find to eat? a bun with red
jam on it
* Which do you think Ann liked better, the bu or
the jam? probably the jam
* Which would you like better? Why? Answers vary:
the jam, because it is sweet.

p. 70---------
* What did Ann decide to do with the bun? take it to
the ant hill
* Was it easy for Ann to carry the bun? no Why not?
because it was so big and heavy
* Do you think Ann is a hard worker? Yes!

P-71—,,
* Why did Ann get help? The bun was too big for
her to carry by herself.
• Where did Ann go to get help? back to the ant hill
p. 72------
• How many ants carried the bun to the ant hill?
10
* Do you think it's important to be able to work well
with others? Yes! Why? Answers vary.

Fun with Pets Answer Key •

11
 p. 84 p. 89---------
* Was it easy for Zeke to get the flea? No. Why
Mark the o by the sentence that is not? It kept hopping and jumping.
true.
p. 90---------
Ducks can swim. •
• What did Zeke do to try to catch the flea?
Hens can swim, o licked himself
p. 91 --------
A hen will cluck. @ A * How much of his body did Zeke have to lick
duck will cluck. CL before the flea stopped? his back, neck, legs,
feet, and tail
An ant is big. o A p. 92 —
dog is big. ® * Did Zeke finally get the flea? Yes!
* Is Pete proud of Zeke? Yes/Why? because
Zeke kept on trying
A hen likes to get wet. o * How can you be like Zeke? Answers vary.
A duck likes to get wet. • Phonics Practice, p. 94--------

Circle the special sounds. Mark the vowels.

Read the words.

Mike like likes

lie fine mine

Phonics Practice, p. 86

Circle the special sounds. Mark the

vowels.
Read the
words. Sight word:

beef need
Zeke
clea Mark the o by the sentence that is
bean lean true.
n
slee Cats like fleas, o
neat leap Cats like meat. ©
p
came name name
d I can jump. @ I
I can fly. o Ị

Zeke and the Flea, pp. 87-92

I Like Pigs, pp. 95-98
p. 95---------
• What is the name of the boy in this story? Mike
• What animals does our story say that God made?
cats, dogs, hens, ducks, geese, and pigs
• What is Mike's favorite pet? a pig

p. 96---------
• What two words tell how the pig looks? fat and
sleek
• What does Mike's pig like to do? lie in the mud
and play in the mud
• Does he ever get stuck in the mud? no

12 • Fun with Pets Answer

Key
 p. 97--------- * After the tadpoles grow, what will they become?
toads
• Where does Mike's pig stay? in a pigpen that Mike • Who created toads? God did.
made for him * What is a special job that God gave toads? eating
• What does Mike's pig eat from? a pail that Mike bugs from plants What special job has God given
got for him you? Answers vary.
• What does the pig eat? husks, grain, and nuts
that he digs up
Duke, pp. 109-116
p. 98---------
• Is Mike's pig neat and clean? No! p. 109----------
• Who likes Mike's pig? Mike does. • What is the boy's name in this story? Luke
• God made all the animals different. Are people all • What kind of pet does Luke have? a goat

than others?/Vo/
p. 106
Phonics Practice, p. 100 • What do you call a baby goat? a kid
• What does the mother goat feed the kid? milk
the same? No. Does God love some more
• What does Luke feed his pet goat? grass and
Circle the special sounds. Mark the vowels. Read
the words.
leaves

home rõ#m pole Phonics Practice, p. 108---------

likes makes tăd/pole Mark the vowels. Read the
words.

n© Joe blue tune Luke

yell yells plant plants

like likes name named

Mark the o by the sentence that is

true.

ị The pig’s home is a pen. ® Mark the o by the sentences that are true.

: The pig’s home is a pail, o I ( Toads lay eggs. •

Hens lay eggs. •
Cats like to play in the mud. o : Cats lay eggs, o
Pigs like to play in the mud. @ i ■
. .- - ..........■ ■ . - Vv-•-.....■ X-J
A pig eats grain. ® A
dog eats grain, o A
Joan's Pet Toad, pp. 101 -106 duck eats grain. @

p. 101----------
* What things does the title tell US? that the story

p. 104 — p. 111 —
* Why isn't the road a safe place for the toad? A car • Did Duke bite Sue? no
or truck might run over it. • What did Sue give Duke to eat? a green leaf
* Should Joan go into the road to get the frog? No! p. 112---------
What must Joan always do before she crosses the • Did Duke eat the tin can? No!
road? Look both ways to see if it is safe.
p. 113---------
p. 105---------- • Do goats eat toads? No!
* Where does the toad lay its eggs? in the pond p. 119---------
* When the eggs hatch, what will they be? tadpoles
p. 103--------- p.110----------
* What does the toad like to eat? flies • What is the kid's name? Duke
* What does the toad use to catch flies? its • What color is Duke? tan
tongue • What was Sue afraid of when she first saw
* How does the toad help Joan's mom?/teats the Duke? that he might bite her
bugs and flies that will hurt her plants.

Fun with Pets Answer Key •

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 * Who did the goat and bee think would win the race? p. 120---------
Why? Rib Rab, because they knew that rabbits * Did Tim Tom feel bad that he was not fast? no
are faster than turtles * Why did Tim Tom think that he might win the race?
because he knew he would not stop
p. 114--------- Tim Tom and Rib Rab, pp 117-125
• What did Duke eat that Mom wouldn't want him to p. 122---------
eat? one of her red roses • Did being fast make Rib Rab do his best? No!
p.115---------- p. 123---------
• What did Sue give Duke? a red and blue hat • What did Rib Rab do along the way? took a nap
• What did Luke give him? a bell
p. 124---------
p. 116--------- • Who won the race? Tim Tom
• What happened to the hat Sue gave to Duke? It
fell to the ground, and Duke ate it. p. 125---------
• Goats don't know what is good for them to eat. * Why did Tim Tom win? Rib Rab stopped and
How do we know what is good for US? God gave took a nap, but Tim Tom did not stop. He was
US Moms and Dads to help US. They teach us persistent and kept on until he finished.
about good food and other things that are * Some students may be very fast at doing their
important to know. seatwork, but they may not be doing their best. Is
that a good way to work? Why not? No! Answers
vary.
p.117----------
* What kind of animal is Tim Tom? a turtle
• Where was Tim Tom's home? on his back
p.18-7 .... . ...r
What kind of animal is Rib Rab? a rabbit
Which animal is faster, a turtle or a rabbit?
a.
rabbit
What did Rib Rab want to do? run a race with
Tim Tom

14 • Fun with Pets Answer

Key
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 Tiptoes

Note: Questions marked with a star (* *) are designed to One- and Two-Vowel Words, p. 6-------
train students to think about what they have read and
draw conclusions from it.

One- and Two-Vowel Words, p.

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Tom, pp 7-9
p« 7 ——
lĩ II • What is the title of this story? Tom
• What pets does Tom have? a cat and a
fin hid kĩt Ị dog
l fmp hĩd0 kĩt0 J
• What is the cat's name? Puff
• What is the dog's name? Ruff —Iw Where
was Tom sitting? on a log
Do You
Hide Know?
and Seek, pp. 2-3 or Ruff?
1. Who came to sit by Tom? Fluff and Ruff *2. Answers vary.
Why did Tom go home? Mom called, and he
obeyed. P-9.-—;
P-3.—-
• What game were
Jane and Dean
playing? hide-
and-seek
• Who hid first?
Jone
Do You Know?
1. How many
children are in this
story? two
2. What is the
boy's name? Dean
8--------
* Why do you think that
Tom did not pet Fluff
TickTock,p.w
Dean's Fun Day, pp. 4-5 p. 10---------
Do You Know? Do You Know?
1. How many What did Rick put his toys in? a sack
children are at
the party? six Word/Phrase Practice, p. 11----------
2. What special
day is it? Dean's How many vowels? Read the words.

birthday pẽ@ pẽ$k tĩm$ Tim

p. 11--------- sẽặít set păd pã/d
• In the
sãkịế săệlộ pă@ pikịé
phrases on
this page, was fat? duck
which animal Big? dog Cute?
pig
Gail's Bike, pp. 12-13________________ Lost Mike, pp. 18-20
p. 13---------
p. 18---------
Do You Know?
1. Who has a bike? Gail • Whom did Mike see in the cave? the bear
*2. Why does Gail's bike go fast? because she p. 19---------
makes it go fast • Whom did he see hiding in the pile of leaves?
3. What happened to Gail's bike? Gail hit a the skunk
rock. • Who was napping on the nest? the hen
4. Who will fix the bike? Lee
p. 20---------
• Was Mike's mom glad to see him? yes Do You
Fun in the Rain, Fun in the Sun, pp 14-15
Know?
p. 14---------
1. What kind of animal is Mike? a squirrel
Do You Know? 2. Where did he find his mother? at home in the
* 1. Why couldn't the children go outside? because tree
it was raining
2. What color will the boat be? red Rhyming Activity, p. 21----------
• Who caused
Why didthe
Patrain
andtoJon
stop? Goda boat? It was
make
• What raining.
did Pat and
DidJon
Pat do
andwith
Jonthe boat?
enjoy theTh sailedit.
rainy day?
• Did Pat
yesand Jondoenjoy
How the sunshine?
you know yes the rainy
they enjoyed Fill in the o under the words that
rhyme.
day? because they said it's fun to make a
boat
p. 15---------
Do You Know?
1. Who went to the pond? Jon and Pat
2. Why did the boat sail? because the wind was
blowing it

Phonics Emphasis—e,o,y, pp. 16-17

p. 16---------
• Who made you and the world? God

Phonics Emphasis —s, p. 23

Match the phrases with the

pictures.

■ one big dog

two red hats i-

one fine clock \

20 • Tiptoes Answer Key

 • What bird cannot fly? a hen
* What animal can be sneaky? a fox

21 • Tiptoes Answer Key

Max and Tex, pp. 24-26 What is it?, pp. 32-33
p.25-— p.32
• What was the first thing Max brought for Tex to
eat? a bone
• Where did Tex want to go to get his meal? what
the pond

p. 26--------- What is
Do You Know? it?
*1. Why didn't Tex like the bone? He's not a dog. Fill in the o under the right
answer.
2. What was Max going to get at the pond? fish
3. What do ducks like to eat? roots, seeds, It has a tail.
insects, snails, etc. It has a big nose.
It can sail up, up, up.
Phonics Emphasis — ay, p. 27 What is it?
sack jet dog
o o

Ruff likes it.

It is not soft.
I can/not eat it. What is it?

truck cat bone

My Cat, pp. 28-29 p.33

p. 28---------
It is fat.
• Who likes to ride on the bus? Dot
• What kind of pet does Dot have? a cat It likes to eat.
Pam feeds it husks. What is it?
p. 29---------
• What did the cat want to do? ride on the bus
• Where did Dot send her cat? home
cat dog pis
Do You Know? o o
* 1. Where do you suppose Dot goes on the bus? to I get clean in it.
school
My boat can sail in it. It
*2. Why did Dot send her cat home? Cats don't go
it?
is
t
ha
W

to school. is wet.

Todd and His Dogs, pp. 30-31 tub milk sea

o o
p. 30---------
• What are the names of Todd's dogs? Tiff and It is green.
Tuff I can eat it.
• What does Tiff like to do? run up the road by God made it. What is it?
Todd
p. 31---------
• What does Tuff like to do? run to get a stick
• What do both dogs like to do? lick Todd's nose bell bean hat
Do You Know? o•o
1. How many dogs does Todd have? two
2. Do you thinkTodd likes to play with his dogs? Yes!

Tiptoes Answer Key 0 22

 Ants and the Rain, pp. 34-35 p.37

p. 34---------
• How many ants were there? ten It is big and hot.
• What did the ants think would be a feast to eat? a It can make US tan.
bun that they found It is God’s gift to us. What is it?
p.35----------..
• Where did the ants go when it started to rain? to
the anthill
t Ộ n
tree sun stove
Do You Know? o • o
1. Where do you think the ants got the bun? It can wade in the lake.
Answers vary.
It likes to get wet in the rain.
*2. How did they get the bun to the ant/hill? They bit it
apart into pieces and carried the pieces. It can quack. What is it?

What is it?, pp. 36-37 p. 36 frog dog duck

o o•
It is soft.
Words to, A
Watch For what J
It likes to run.

What is it?
Fill in the o under the right answer.
It is blue.
It has a seat.
Tom can ride it. What is it?

sky bike desk

o•o
Ham, Eggs, Mom can bake it.
and Toast, Sam can eat it. pp. 39-40
Mom will cut it.
p. 40---------
What is it?
* Is our story about breakfast, lunch, or
supper? breakfast
• Did Stan like what his mom fixed for
breakfast? cake dress boat
Yes! •oo
Do You Know?
1. What was Stan's favorite meal? ham, eggs, and toast
*2. Why was his mom grinning one morning? because she had fixed Stan's
favorite meal before he asked for it

Phonics Emphasis — fr,tr, p. 41----------

Fill in with fr or tr.
f
r
_ame
tr ack
t f
r
_ap r
ost

t
r
-ick ft- or tr ee

23» Tiptoes Answer Key

Steve's Cap, pp. 42-43___________ Bag Tricks, pp. 50-51
p. 43---------
p. 50---------
• What did Steve tell Bones he would give him if • Who is Kit? a black cat
Bones gave up his cap? a bone • Who is Shep? the dog
• What new things did Steve get so that he could • Why does Kit like big bags? She likes toplay
play baseball? a cop and a bat with them.
• With whom is Steve going to the game? Jim
p. 51---------
Do You Know? • How does Kit play with the bag? She hides in it
1. Where does Steve want to go? to a baseball and then jumps out at whoever is going by.
game
Do You Know?
*2. Why can't he go? Bones has his cap. 1. Whom did Kit scare as he went past? Shep
2. Whom didn't Kit scare? Deb
Free,pp.44-45 ________... ,_______
---------L-------—............................................ — Can you tell what?, p. 52
p. 45-------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—
• Who is selling the ice cups? Meg w^ordsto ~~
• What did Fran fill the pail with? ice \WatchFor you
J
• What flavor do you think the red ice might have been? cherry,
strawberry, etc. Can you tell what?
Fill in the o beside the right answer.
Do You Know?
* 1. How do you know the ice cups do not cost anything? Meg said What is blue? ♦ the sky o a seed
they were free. o a hen
*2. What season do you think it is? summer
What will a frog eat? o a flame
• a fly o a
flute
The Tree on the Hili, pp. 46-47
What can fly? o a goat o a fish
• What left the hill first? the bug • a duck
• After everything else was gone, what was still on the hill? the
What can hop? o a bee o a cat
tree
• a frog
• What season of the year do you think it might be? fa//Why?
because the leaf dropped off the twig
- zAr'------------- --------~—
What can you play? • a game o
a grill o a
grape
Fox Hunt, p. 48
• What was the problem in the shed? A fox got in.
• Who came to the rescue? Dad
• Why do you think the fox ran out? He was afraid of Dad and the stick.
Fun with a Sheet, pp. 53-54
The Ship, p. 49 p.53----------
• What did May want to play with? a sheet
* Where will the ship sail? to the sea * Do you think May was wise in asking for per-
* Why are the men on board the ship? They mission before she played with the sheet? Yes,
are there to help run it. we should always ask permission first before
we play with something that is not one of our
Do You Know?
toys.
* How does the wind help the ship move? It
blows the sails. p. 54---------
Do You Know?
1. Where is May playing? outside
2. What did they make with the sheet? a tent

24 • Tiptoes Answer Key

Phonics Emphasis — bl, d, p. 55--------- Plum Seeds, pp. 65-67
Fill in with bl or cl. p. 65---------
* Where did Jack and Jill get their plum seeds?
bl eed bl or cl ock They were inside plums that Jack and Jill
ate.
cl ub bl end p. 67---------
• After Jack and Jill plant the seeds, Who will
cl am cl oth Do You
Know?
make the plum tree grow? God will.
I Can Pray!, pp. 56-57 1. Where did Jack and Jill
plant the seeds? on a hill
p. 57--------- by some bricks
* Whom does the boy in the 2. How many seeds did
poem want to make glad they plant? four
that day? his mom and 3. What grows from plum
dad seeds? plum trees
* How often do you think we
ought to pray and ask for
Phonics Emphasis — br, dr, p.
God's help? every day
68
Do You Know? ----------------------------------------
* Why do you think Sis
cannot pray? She is too Fill in the o beside the right answer.
young. n J • drives
Dad _ us
home,
o drive
The Fat Pig, pp. 58-59 T obrake
1
• broke
mytoy
-
p. 59--------- Phonics Emphasis — pr, gr, What am I?, p. 69
* How did
the pig
What am I?
I am not in the
sky. Gramp cuts me. o grab
Brad plays on me. o grill
Phonics Emphasis — fl, gl, p. 60 I am_______ • grass

I may be a toy.
You may win me Oprune
glass )
a game. • prize
I am a_______ o press
(flop game )

\ class top )
Big Bill, pp. 70-73 get dirty? He got into the
thick mud.
Do You Know?
1. Where did the pig go? into the mud
2. Will a pig get clean in the mud? no
Match rhyming words.

1'blame J
Jeff's Duck, pp. 62-64 • Who ran up and
grabbed the duck? the cat
p. 62--------- Do You Know?
• What did Jeff tell the • Did the duck obey Jeff?
duck to do? get into his pen no
p. 63--------- p. 64---------

Tiptoes Answer Key • 25

 Do You Know? p.71-—.
1. Did the cat obey Jeff? • Whom does Bill like to run
yes and jump with? his dog,
*2. Why did the duck finally Skip
obey? because he
would be safe if he p-73 —
obeyed * Why is it important for US to
learn to do our jobs well
when we are growing up?
so that we will know
howto work well when we
are grown up; we won't
automatically start
working hard and doing a
good job when we are an
adult if we haven't been
doing it as we grow up
Do You Know?
1. Whom does Bill want to be
like? his dad
2. What does Bill do for
Skip? brush and feed him

26 • Tiptoes Answer Key

 The Fire, pp. 74-76 What Did Mack Do?, p. 82
p. 76--------
* What should you do if there is a fire? Get an adult if you smell What Did Mack
smoke or see a fire. Get out of a burning building quickly and Do?
Draw lines to
match. do
not go back in. Crawl on your hands and knees if there is
smoke in the room. Stop, drop, and roll if your clothing Pete and Mack 1w
catches fire.
Do You Know?
like 1 to run.
/ YjMk
»1. Why did the sky turn black? because of the smoke
*2. Why wasn't this fire a bad one? because Dad was burning leaves Mack wags ; y ■aầ
his tail and,7 \ 3m
Go, Mack, Go, pp. 78-81 licks Pete’s T 1
hand.
□Words to
p. 80--------
Watch For
Do You Know?
* Why can't Mack see Pete? Pete is hiding behind
the tree. e Mack gets :l the i OS
p. 83
stick. : /
p. 81--------
Do You Know?
il ■ /'J
l'
* How does Mack show Pete he is glad to see ./

him? He wags his tail and licks Pete's

hand. ị Mack sits up/
‘ and begs. T
Can You Do
This?
Read the sentences.
I can brush my teeth and clean my hands. Draw lines to match the pictures.

If I spill my milk, I do not cry. I just clean it up with a smile.

I like to pray. I can praise God. God makes me brave.

I will not be cross with my mother. I will do what she says.

Tiptoes Answer Key • 27

ThePhonics
HomeEmphasis
Run, pp,— sp, cr, tw, p. 84--------
95-96

p. 96--------- Fill in the o beside the right

answer.
* What is it called when there is a man on every base? bases are loaded
Do You Know? o crib o
cream
1. How many boys were on base when Jim came up to bat? three
• cry
2. What is a grand slam? a home run made when three men are already on base—results in four runs
o spill
» spin
Fun at Play, p. 98 o spell
Do You Know?
o fish
1. Which animal lives in the water? the cream
o crash
2. Which animal lives in a tree? the bird
♦ croak

Fun in the Tub, pp. 85-86

p. 85 * Which boy is older, Keith or Kevin? They A Hike by the Lake, pp. 99-104
are the same age because they are
twins. p. 99----------
Do You Know?
p. 86--------- • What did Jill enjoy about hiking by the lake?
* What day of the week do you think this is? maybe feeling the warm sun, smelling the fresh
Saturday since the boys had extra time to play breeze, and seeing the grass and trees
before they got clean
p. 100--------
Do You Know? Do You Know?
* What did Keith and Kevin forget? to get clean
* Why did the grass snake not bite Jill? because she was still
A Day with Dad, pp 87-89 Si 01
Do You Know?
p. 89--------- • Did the deer see Jill? Yes, and then it ran into
* Where might Jim and hisdad use the logs that the brush.
Do You cut? in a campfire, afireplace, or a wood
they Know? p. 103---------
stovedid the story mean when it said,"Jim's
*1. What Do You
dad split the log with just one try"? He cut a log Know?
• What will cook the hot dogs? the fire
apart with just one swing.
p. 104---------
*2. How did Jim help his dad? He carried logs to the
Do You Know?
truck.
* If you lie on your back and look at the sky, what
should you be careful not to look at? the sun
Phonics Emphasis — spr, scr, squ, pp. 90-91
p. 91---------
Do You Know?
• What kind of mess was made? There was water all over the floor.

Sand Fun, pp. 92-93

28 • Tiptoes Answer Key

Jill's Hike by the Lake, p.105 Fun in the Stream, pp. 114-119
p. 115---------
Do You Know?
Jill’s Hike by the * What happened to Trip's toe? He
scratched it.
Lake
p. 116
* Do you think Trip was pretending to be
hurt more than he really was so that he could beat
Gus to the stream? Answers vary.
* Why do you think that Gus just smiled
when Trip beat him? He had a plan to trick Trip
later on when they were playing hide-and-
seek.
Do You Know?
* Why did Trip get to the stream first? He ran
ahead when Gus came back to help him.
p. 119
Do You Know?
* Why couldn'tTripfind Gus? Gus kept
moving around the rock to keep away from
Trip.

Gramp and the Kite, pp. 120-124

p. 121
Do You Know?
* Do you think Gramp knew Ben and Will were creeping up on him? yes
p. 122---------
Do You Know?
Fred the Frog, pp. 106-110 ___________• Did Ben and Will surprise Gramp, or did Gramp
---------_--------“--------- < JtjrTia.' surPrise Ben and Will? Gramp surprised Ben
p. 107-------- and Will.
* What season do you think it is in the story?
winter Why? because there is frost on Fred's log P-124 - ——
Do You Know?
p. 110-------- . Were Ben and Will good kite fliers? yes
Do You Know?
1. Who was the frog's friend? the duck
2. What was Fred's problem? He thought he was stuck to the rock.

My Mother, pp. 111-113

p. 112--------
* What are some things that your mother does for you? Answers vary.
p. 113--------
Do You Know?
* How can you make your mother glad? by obeying her, being kind, etc.

Tiptoes Answer Key • 29

stepping
Stones
 Stepping Stones

Note: Questions marked with a star (* *) are designed to Snow,pp. 18-

train students to think about what they have read and
draw conclusions from it. 19p. 19---------
* What season of the year is it? winter
Phonics Emphasis — ar, p. 4-------
• Have child tell what hard jobs he can do well. Read and Think, p. 20 -
Talk about the importance of being a helper
and finishing the job. . Read and Think________
y Circle the special sounds. Then read
izp- these words as quickly as you can.

start the Car, pp. 5-6 @ant

p.6--—
• Where had Mom gone before the car wouldn't
start? to the vet
* Where does Mom park her car? in the garage
• How could Dad tell that the car had a leak? He
saw the gas on the driveway.
Do You Know?
* Why did Mom say, "Let's fix it quick!"? She
needs to go somewhere and is probably al-
ready late.

Do You See My Corn?, pp. 9-

13p. 10---------
Do You Know?
* Why do you think the pig is having such a hard trị
time finding his corn? because his pen is such
amess
p. 13——
Do You Know?
1. Do you think the pig learned a lesson? Yes! Read and Think, p. 21 -
*2. What can you learn from the story? It is import-
ant to be neat. Things can easily be lost in a ..'•Read and Think___________
messy room or desk. J / Write a word to rhyme with the words in
each list.

• What animals came by the pig's pen while he 1. crunch

was searching for his corn? a sheep, a horse, punch Answers will vary.

and a chicken with her chicks munch

• Which animal could not chat with its feet in the
mud? the horse
2. thorn
• Which animal finally saw the corn? the chicken
shorn Answers mill vary. . .
• Where was the corn? hidden in the mud
morn

Jan's Clown, pp. 16-17 3. dark

p.17 spark Answers will
vary.
Do You Know? Mark
• Who was cheerful, Jan or the clown? Jan

Stepping Stones Answer Key • 25

The Snow Day, pp, 22-23 _ P-27-—
Do You Know?
p.23---------- * Are Chad and Barb being kind to each other? no
Do You Know?
* Why do you think Mom told Tim that she hoped p. 29---------
he could run fast? She knows that if Tim * Was Chad being kind when he told Barb about
throws snow at Dad, Dad will come after finding the nest in the tree? yes
Tim to throw snow back at him. * When did Chad and Barb stop being kind to each
other? when they each wanted to count the
• Who was playing with Tim in the snow? his birds first
dog, Sport Do You Know?
• Where did Sport go when he came into the * What important lesson did Chad and Barb learn
house? over by the fire Why? to help him get about being friends? If friends are not kind to
warm faster each other, they will not have fun. Someone
• What does Tim want to build the next time he may get hurt, if not by what is done, then by
plays in the snow? a fort what is said.
Phonics Emphasis — er, ur, p. 24 Read and Think, p. 30
p. 34---------Mark
word.
the correct
Draw lines to match the rhyming
words.
Do You Know?
\ This plant is a______ cow— loud
* Why is Sunday the best day? Answers vary; it's the day we go to church to hear about God.
fern turn -how
proud
• o
Phonics Emphasis — oi, oy, p. 35--------
flown grown
* Who makes the seeds grow? God
* How many cents are in a dime? ten crown frown
The LORD
,• Can you say this___?
is my

Stop that Top!, pp. 36-41 burnoverse

shepherd.
•
The Best Day, pp. 31-34
p. 36---------
* Who did the top belong to? the boy telling the story 2--------
One day she may be
Do You Know? a____ What were Jane's two wrong guesses about
* How do we know that Troy was purse what day "Thankyou,"
a fine boy? He was polite. He said, it is? the day when to go downtown;
told he hot
nurse
o dog day
Do You Know?
* What day do you think it is? Answers vary.
Phonics Emphasis — ir, p. 25
Mark the correct word.

We will not hurt

the____
shirt bird
o•

God made the

_ tree.
fir sir
• o

Curt lets Ann

go-----
first firm
o

26 • Stepping Stones Answer Key

The Bird Nest, pp 26-29 p.38----------
• Which animals chose not to help? the mouse
and the bird

Stepping Stones Answer Key • 27

 p. 40--------- p.53----------
• Who finally stopped the top? the pig Do You Know?
* How could we use Dad's advice in our school-
p. 41--------- work? Don't get discouraged if you have a
Do You Know? lot to do. Just get started, do one thing at a
* Why did the boys give the top to the pig? He time, and soon you will be finished.
had stopped the top for them, and now he
wanted to play with it. Phonics Emphasis — all, alk, p. 54---------
• Remind child of the privilege of prayer. Encour-
Phonics Emphasis — 00, p. 42-------- age him to talk to God throughout the day if he
* What might make the brook rise? rain or melt- struggles with schoolwork, is tempted to do
ing snow wrong, has something to thank God for, etc.
* Why is the Bible the best book? because it Psa. 55:17: "Evening, and morning, and at
tells us about God and His love noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall
hear my voice."
• Ask child to name ways that Todd could help his
What Boys Like, pp. 44-47 mother and ways that child can help his mother.
make bed, pick up toys, take out garbage, do
p. 44--------- homework quickly and cheerfully, etc.
• What did Todd need to do before he went to watch the planes? feed his dog,
Spot
• What did Dad need to do before they could go n-
watch the planes? put gas in the car Birthday Twins, pp. 55-59
p. 56---------
p. 45--------- Do You Know?
Do You Know? * Why do Kim and Tim have the same birthday?
• Where do you thinkTodd's dad got gas? ata because twins are born on the same day
gas station
P-57 — .................................................... , .
p.47----------
Do You Know7 • What doesKim want for her birthday? a doll
* 1. Do you thinkTodd will try to do a good job on fLr hie „ hr-rrrs
his room? Why? Yes; because he wants to gc « w doesTOn want for his birthday? a base-
thezoo ballandabat
2. Should he always keep his room neat? yes
;59
Do You Know?
Read and Think, p. 48------- * What do you think the surprise might be?
Answers vary.
Mark the correct
word.

1. Cows say___ Phonics Emphasis —ing, p. 60 -

“cluck inoo” “quack’ Mark the correct word.
o •o 1. Mother is____my food,
cook cooks cooking
2. A goose is a big____ o o•
bird house boy
o 2. The owl____all night,
o
hoot hoots hooting
o •o
3. A sheep gives us____
couch roost wool 3. Tom’s dog is____at the
oo mailman, bark
barks barking
oo•
One at a Time, pp 50-53
p. 60---------
p. 51---------
* What do owls do during the day? usually sleep
Do You Know?
* Why do you think Stan said he was on top of the
world? It seemed like the top of the world to
him because he had climbed so high.

28 • Stepping Stones Answer Key

 Read and Think, p. 61--------- Phonics Emphasis — ank, ink, onk, unk, pp. 68-69 —
* Discuss the importance of always thanking the Lord
for our food before we begin to eat. Psa. 92:1: "It is
a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD. ...

p. 69---------

Mark the correct

word.
I will keep these
dimes in my___
blink honk bank o o •

This cat is as black

as ___
spank ink blink
o ♦ o

Phonics Emphasis — kn, gn, p. 62

Stepping Stones Answer Key • 29

The Surprise Gift pp 70-75
Mark the correct
word.
fly. p. 71 --------
A____is a small • Did Kim get the gift she wanted? Yes, she got a
knife gnat doll that can walk and talk.
o• Do You Know?
I 1. Do you think the twins were thankful for their gifts?
yes
what is right,
and I will do it. know
knob Should we say,"Thank you,"when we get a gift? Yes!
1°
Did Tim get the gift he wanted? Yes, he got a ball
Dad cut the meat with and a bat.
his
know knife • Who opened Mother's surprise gift? Kim
o• p.72
• What was it? a Bible
The Big Day, pp. 63-66 p. 74---------
Do You Know?
p.63--------- * 1. Why is the Bible a good book to read every day? It
Do You Know? tells US about God and how we should live so
* How were the twins a good help? Kim made the that our lives will please Him.
beds and put the toys on the shelf. Tim took 2. Should we read it every day, too? Yes!
out the trash.
* What do you suppose gave Mother the idea for her
p. 64--------
surprise gift? She listened to how well the twins
• Why didn't Father want Mother to say her surprise
were reading and knew that soon they would be
out loud? He was afraid the twins would wake
able to read the Bible for themselves.
up and hear what it was.
• What did Mother decide to do? surprise every-
one, including Father Read and Think, p. 76--------
* Should we give up if something doesn't work after
p. 66-------- trying one time? No. "If at first you don't succeed,
Do You Know? try, try again."
• What two things did the twins do before they
opened the gifts? They prayed and ate all their
food, Including birthday cake.
* What do you think Mother's surprise is? Allow child to quickly give a few of his ideas.

30 • Stepping Stones Answer Key

 Read and Think, p. 77-------- • What part of the country do Steve and Jean
live in? the West
Read and Think__________ • Where do Steve and Jean like to play? in the
\ { y-y d y™ with the words in each list.
a wor t0 rh
dean hay, in the brook

1. stall p.85----------
Do You Know?
fall Answers will vary.
1. What are some of the things Steve and Jean do
call to help out on the farm? cook, dean, take care
ofthecows
2. thing *2. How do you help out at home? Answers vary.
cling Answers will
vary. Phonics Emphasis — wa, p. 87--------
sling • Discuss the importance of cleanliness, especially
before eating. Germs cannot be seen but can
3. mink still make US sick.
think Answers will
vary; Phonics Emphasis — a, p. 88--------
pink
* Why should Dean not be afraid of the dark?
God is with him. God has promised to
always be with His children. Gen. 26:24:
"Fearnot, fori am with thee...

Spring Day, pp. 89-90_________________

p. 90---------
Do You Know?

Cnnne Draica „„ -70 -70 * In this story, what are some signs that it is
Songs of Praise, pp, 78-79............................. springTttfeMgttoJsWR the blrdsareslng-
p. 79--------- ing, and plants are growing.
• What part of the Bible are these songs fro
the Old Testament, the Psalms • What was Bill's job? to water the plants
• What was Kay's job? to watch her brother,
Jon, so her mother could work
Our Flag, pp. 80-81
p. 81--------- Read and Think, p. 91--------
Do You Know?
1. What is the name of our country? United States Draw lines to match.

of America
2. What is the name of your state? Answers vary.

• How many stripes are on our flag? thirteen

• How many white stripes? six Red stripes?
seven
* What do the thirteen stripes stand for? the first
thirteen colonies in America
* Talk about how child should act when he sees his
flag and how it should make him feel. He should
stand straight and tall with his eyes on the flag.
Boys and men should always take their hats off.
The flag should make him feel proud to be an
American citizen.

On the Farm, pp. 82-85

p. 82---------
Do You Know?
* What buildings do you think you might see on a farm? bam, farmhouse, chicken coop, etc.

Stepping Stones Answer Key • 31

Read and Think, p. 92--------- The Storm, pp. 96-101
g^Read and Think______________ p. 98
Drain lines to match. Do You Know?
* Even though Ann
was afraid, why
didn't she show it?
She knew if she
showed she was
afraid, Dave
would be even
more afraid.
p. 101
Do You Know?
Mark the correct word. 1. What helped Ann
1. The chipmunk ate a_____ not to be afraid?
wasp walnut wand She remembered
0* *0 a verse about trusting God when
2. Thad will____at the park. we're afraid. She said the verse
over and over, and she prayed
sweep sway swing
o o • and asked God to help her to be
brave.
2.3. The____was cool and sweet. Will God's Word help US not to be
drum dress drink afraid, too? Yes!
o o •
SummerPlay,pp. 102-105
bRead and Think___________
Syllables Read the words. How many
parts do you hear?

hope! pumpings surpluses

afraids splashings outsides
standi abounding! baseballs

Draw lines to
match.

pillow

mitten
Three Baby Robins, pp. 107-116
kitten
p. 108---------
Do You Know?
yellow • Are baby birds able to get their own food? no
rabbit p. 113---------
Do You
hummingbird Know?
* Why do you think Floppy was afraid? He had
never flown before, and it was a long way
down to the ground. He was afraid he would
fall.

32 • Stepping Stones Answer Key

p.116---------- Read and Think, p. 122---------
Do You Know?
Draw lines to match.
1. Do you think Floppy is glad now that Mrs. Robin
pushed him? yes : 1. Bill____the
2. Are we sometimes afraid to try new things? yes • horn at the doj
2. The boat__
* Why did the baby birds need to learn how to !, across the bay.
leave the nest and fly? so that they could learn
to get their own food ! 3. Dad___the
Ị, house blue.

Read and Think, p. 117--------- Í 4. We_____to the

creek to fish.

p. 122----------
• What did Dad do? washed the car, roasted hot
dogs, painted the house blue
• What did Mom do? cooked with Jan, baked a
cake
• What did Jan do? helped Mom cook
• What did Jack do? chased a frog into the
brook
Phonics Emphasis —ed, p. 120 • There are no suggested comprehension/
3. Dad__me good night. discussion questions.

Mark the correct word.

1. Jane___the cake batter.

wiped kicked mixed * Was Little Boy Blue
oo• doing his job well? No,
he was sleeping when he should have been
2. Mom___hot dogs for lunch.
working.
cooked brushed huffed
•oo
Rain, p.125
kissed * Who sends the rain to water the earth? God

4. We___in a trout sti’eam.

fished crushed thanked
•oo

dished packed
o ol\
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, p. 123

Phonics Emphasis —ed, p. 121----------

Mark the correct word.

1. It___all night, but now the
sun is out.
turned rained seemed
o•o

Stepping Stones Answer Key • 33

 2. We_across the lake in a
rowboat.
oiled cleaned rowed
oo•

34 • Stepping Stones Answer Key

Secrets and
 Secrets
and
Surprises
|r Answer Key
 Secrets and Surprises
Note: Questions marked with a star (‡ §) are designed to train P-9~—•
students to think about what they have read and draw
conclusions from it. . ...
Do You Know?
1. What game were they playing with the frog? tag
• What animals does the poem talk about see- *2. Do you think they caught the frog? Answers
vary.
Lets Go!, pp. xii-1 *3. What season of the year do you think it is: spring,
p-1——............................... summer, fall, or winter? Answers vary.
• What places will we visit as we read this book?
the farm, the zoo, the pond, and the beach Pond Fun, p. 10--------
ing? a lion, a frog, and a crab
* Why do you think it's not a good idea to take Pond Fun
Look at the pictures. Find the sentence that tells
the dog to the beach? Answers vary. about
* To which other place should we not take the
dog? the zoo Why not? He may bark at the
wild animals, etc.

At the Pond, pp. 2-3

P-3-——
• What animals were at the pond? a fish, a frog,
and a dog
• Who went to the pond? a boy, a girl, their
mom, and dogs
* What does a dog do when it strays? It Steve and Fran The plump frog
wanders play tag with the jumps into the
away from where it ought to be. frog, — pond.I----
3 ------ 4 ---------
* Is it important for you to stay with Mom an
Dad when you go to unfamiliar places? Wl
Yes; to keep you safe Steve, Fran, Mom, The plump frog
and Ruff go back sat on a rock.
home.

Let's Go to the Pond!, pp. 4-9

p.4 — Five Little Ducks, pp. 11-13
• Who went to the pond? Fran, Steve, Mom, and
Ruff p. 13---------
* Why do you think the Mama Duck went swim-
• Why did Steve want to go to the pond? It was hot,
ming? to look for the little ducks
and he wanted to wade.
• What did Mom put in the lunch she made for them? Do You Know?
cheese, crackers, and fruit * 1. What happened each time Mama Duck called
the little ducks to come? One of the ducks did
P-5 not come back.
• What did Fran want the frog to do? jump
2. Should the little ducks have stayed with the
P-Ô Mama Duck? yes
• Why did Fran think the frog could not jump? She *3. How do you think the Mama Duck felt when the
thought he was too big to jump. little ducks did not obey? worried
p.7-—....
• How did the frog surprise Fran? It jumped! Let's Go to the Beach!, pp. 14-19
• Where did the frog go? into the pond

P-8-—
• Where did Fran and Steve go? They went into
the water, too.

a van.
‡p. 14-------
• Who went to the beach one day? Mom, Dad, Tom, and Tom's pal, Mike
§ How did they get to the beach? They rode in
Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 35
p. 15 — Jesus Sees Me, p. 21______________
* Why did Tom want to run to the sand? because
the blacktop was too hot for his feet • Who sees me all the time? Jesus does.
• What did Mike like to feel on his skin? the hot sun * Why do I never need to be afraid? because
and cool breeze Jesus is always with me

p. 16---------
* What do you think bumped Tom's leg in the At the Sea, p. 22________________
water? a fish * What was the boy given to play with at the
p-17—. beach? a wooden spade
• Did the fish bite Tom? no * What do you think he was digging for? Answers
• What was strange about the way the crab ran? vary.
He ran sideways. * What happened to the holes that he dug in the
* Why did Mike tell Tom to stay back from the sand? They filled up with water.
crab? He was afraid the crab might pinch
Tom.
p. 19--------- Let's Go to the Zoo!, pp. 23-31
Do You Know?
p. 23---------
*1. Use the picture on page 18 to tell how Tom and
• Who went to the zoo? Tom, Mike, and Mike's
Mike knew that it was time to go home.
dad
Answers vary; the sun was going down, it
* How did they get to the zoo? in a pickup truck
was
getting dark, etc. p. 24---------
*2. How do you know that Tom and Mike are good • What did the boys give the man at the gate?
friends? Answers vary; they like playing to- cash
gether, they are kind to each other, etc. * What is cash? money
3. Where did Mike think the boys might be able to
go next week? to the zoo P-25 —
• What was the first animal they saw? an
Beach Fun, p. 20 - elephant
* How big did Mike think the elephant was? as
—. jq big as a house
* What kind of a
animal do you think the boys are
Beach Fun looking at? Answers vary.
Look at the pictures. In the boxes beside the
pictures, put a 1,2, or 3 to show what 6--------
happened first, second, and third in. the
story.
Why do you think there are railings in a zoo?
Answers vary; to keep people and animals
safe from each other
What big gray animal did the boys see in the
pond? a hippopotamus
Why did Mike's dad tell them to call it a hippo?
because Mike couldn't say hippopotamus Why
did Tom think the hippo must need a big
toothbrush? because his teeth were so big
P-27 —
• What brown animal did Tom see up in a tree? a
monkey
p.28----------
• Why did Mike hope the giraffe wouldn't get a
sore throat? His neck was so long, it would
hurt a lot to have a sore throat.
• What could the giraffe do with his long neck? eat
leaves right off the trees

36 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key

 Zoo Fun, p. 33

Zoo Fun, p. 32

p. 34
• Whose dad is the best dad? The boy writing the
s poem says his dad is.
Why does the writer think his dad is best?
because his dad belongs to him

Going to the Farm, p. 36

p. 30--------- * What do you think the poem means when it says, "If I
* Do you think Mike was wise in saying that he miss the can"? When you first learn to milk a cow
shouldn't try to play with the tiger, even though it by hand, it isn't easy to get the milk to go into the
looked like his cat at home? Yes! Tigers are not can!
tame. • What does the hen eat? grain
p.31-—
Do You Know?
* 1. Why do you think God may have given the tiger
black stripes? The tiger's stripes keep him
hidden in the tall grass.
*2. Why do you think that the boys were tired at the end
of the day? Answers vary.
3. Did God make all of the animals in the world? yes
4. What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
Answers vary.
Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 37
♦ Do you think it would be fun to live on a farm?
Answers vary.

Let's Go to the Farm!, pp. 37-45

p.37—- t " __________ ____________/
• Does Grandma live in the city? No, she lives
on a farm.
p.38----------
• Whom did Mom say they would need to ask
about going to the farm? Dad
• What did they do in the car on the way? sang
songs and played a game

38 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key

p. 39--------- Farm Helpers, p. 48
* How did Max show that he was glad to be out of *
the car? He jumped out and ran and chased his W
tail.

p. 40---------
* What did the pig do when he ate? He grunted.
p. 41---------
* What does the cow give that is good for US?
milk
p. 42---------
* Why did Taylor think the hen was a good mother?
because she kept her chicks with her

p. 43---------
* What do you call the soft hair on a
sheep? wool
* What sound does a sheep make when
it bleats? baa-a-a
p. 44---------
• Who was swimming on the pond? the duck and
her baby ducklings
• What animals did Taylor want to see in the barn?
a cat and her kittens
• What jobs did Taylor plan to do in the morning?
feed the pigs and chickens and take grain to
the cows * How does God make our food grow? Answers
• Why did Taylor want to work hard? so her hat doHelp
you child
thinkunderstand
the "white sheep"are on the
vary. that it is God whohill?
dad would be proud of her fluffy white clouds in the sky
sends the sunshine, the warm weather, and the
• Is it important for US to work hard, too? Yes! • rain.
WhatCrops
makes the have
clouds move across the sky?
must these things to grow.
Why? Answers vary. [ the wind
p. 45—— • What happens to the clouds when the wind
• What was Max doing that he shouldn't do? ds,stops?
p. 49 They stand still.
barking at and chasing the hen * Where do you think the clouds go when you can't
• What did Taylor have to do to Max? put his leash see them anymore? Answers vary.
on him
Do You Know?
1. What does the cow give that is good for US? milk
2. Name some jobs that Taylor wanted to do on the fa
rm. feed the pigs and chickens and take grain
to the cows
*3. Do you think these jobs would be easy? Why?
Answers vary.

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 39

Farming, pp. 46-47 Camping, p.51_____________________
* Where did the child sleep? in a sleeping bag in
p. 47--------- a tent
• When does the farmer plant the seeds? in the * What do you think he might have cooked on the
spring fire? Answers vary.
• When does he gather in the crops? in the fall
• Why should we thank God for our food? because
it is God that makes our food grow Lets Go Camping!, pp, 52-59
p. 52---------
* Do you thinkTodd and his dad will be gone over-
night? Why? Yes, Todd had his sleeping bag.

p.53----------
• What did Dad say they would eat? a meal they
would get with a pole
• Did Todd know what his father was talking
about? no

40 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key

 * What do you think the father was talking about? Interstate, p.61______________
Answers vary.
* How many months has it been since Todd went * How does driving to work on the interstate help
fishing? three, counting June Dad not be late for work? He can drive faster
than he can on the city streets, and there
p. 54--------- aren't any traffic lights.
* Where did Todd's dad stop to camp? next to a tree
by a lake
Hey Diddle Diddle, I See the Moon, p. 62
p.55--------- * Can the moon actually see you? no
* How did Todd help his dad get things set up? He * Could the things that happened in "Hey Diddle
picked out the spot for the tent, brought the tent Diddle" really happen? No, it is just a fun poem.
spikes, and got the sleeping bags.

p. 56--------- Man in the Moon, p. 63

• What did they do after the tent was up? They went
fishing. • When does the moon get up? when it's time for
* Why do you thinkTodd's dad told him they had to be children to go to bed
quiet while they fished? A lot of noise would scare
the fish away.
Grandma's Glasses, p. 65
P-57 —
* What does it mean if you feel a jerk on your line
while you are fishing? There is a fish on your line.
• Did Todd need his dad's help to bring the fish in? no
p. 58--------- Meet Beth and Brad, p. 66
• What did they eat for supper? Todd's fish and
* Where do we find God's Words? in the
beans
Bible
• How did they cook the fish? They cooked it
over a campfire. Birthday Surprise, pp. 67-72
p.59-— Ki** ††-----------------------
• Todd realized that Someone had been good 1 . 67--------
them. Who was it? God * Why are Mom and Dad proud of Brad and
Beth? They have learned to read well.
Do You Know?
1. What kind offish did Todd catch? bass p. 68---------
*2. How had God been good to Todd? Answers vary; God * How will their birthday cake be different from
made the lake where they fished, He provided the most cakes? It will be in the shape of the
fish for them to eat, etc. number six.
*3. How has God been good to you? Answers vary. * Who was the box from? Grandma
Which One?, p. 60-------- • Did Beth and Brad open the birthday box right
away? No, they had to wait.
Which One? p. 70---------
Mark the o by the sentence in each box that tells what happened in the story. • What did they do after they made a wish? They
Dad and Todd drove to the blew out all the candles.
0 • What was the surprise at the door? Grandma was
lake in a car.
there.
Dad and Todd drove to the
lake in a truck. • P-71—- . _________________
• Why had Grandma come? She came as a birth-
daysurprise for the twins. She wanted to see if
• they liked her gift.
Todd got a big bass.
Dad got a big bass. o
p. 69---------

Todd ate hot dogs by the fire. o

Todd ate fish by the fire. •

**Where do Grandma's hands rest? in her lap

††If your grandpa wore a hat, what kind do you think he would wear? Answers vary.
Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 41
 p.72-—- He is going to get sick.
• What did Brad get for his birthday that he liked
the best? having Grandma come p. 79---------
• How old were the twins at the beginning of the * Do you think Mom knows why Brad doesn't want to
story? five How old are they at the end? six eat his favorite meal? Answers vary.
• What was your favorite part of this story? p. 80---------
Answers vary. * Using the picture, tell how Brad is being safe while
Do You Know? riding his bike. He is wearing a helmet.
* 1. Why did Beth and Brad have only one birthday p. 81---------
cake? They are twins, and they share a
birthday.
*2. Do you think Beth and Brad were glad that they
were twins? How do you know? Yes, they
thanked God for making them twins before
they ate their cake.
*3. Do you think that Grandma lives nearby? Why?
No, she had to fly on an airplane to get to the
twins'house.
* Do you think Brad learned a good lesson? Yes!
Birthday Fun, p. 74
Do You Know?
1. What was the twins'favorite meal? shrimp
Birthday Fun 2. When did Beth want to eat a candy bar? after
Look at the pictures. Number them 1-4 in the
order that things happenedstory.
in thePut
in the
the boxes. the bike ride the next day
numbers

Sentence Match, p. 82

Sentence Match
Which picture matches the sentence? Mark the

o under the correct picture.

1. The mailman came up the walk.
&

Getting Too Much, pp. 75-81

p.
75---------------
p.77-—
* Why did the
twins count the
candy andrang
• Who make
thetwo
doorbell at Beth and Brad's
house? the mailman
p. 76---------
• Was the box a birthday present? No, it wasn't
their birthday now.
* Why did Grandma send this box to the twins?
because she was proud of them

piles? so they could divide it evenly

* Why do you think Mom said that the twins were
wise? Answers vary.
p. 78---------
* What do you think is going to happen to Brad now?
42 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key
 A Few Riddles with ew, p. 83 — 2. Who was taking the pieces of yarn? the birds
were
*3. Which does a bird do first, lay her eggs or build
) Words to „... her nest? Why? 4 bird has to build her nest
WaW.Ibr few flew new
first to have a place to put her eggs.

A Few Riddles with What Happened First, p. 94 —

ew
Draw lines to match the riddle with the
picture.

Brad's Secret, pp. 84-93

p. 85 — ______
• How were Grandma and the twins going to get [ to the
store? They were going to walk.
• Do you think the store was very far from GrancG^jij T ma's
house? probably not if they were walking
• What season is it in the story? spring
nee I Saw a Little Bird, p. 95
p. 86--------- What do you think the bird is doing? building
• Did Beth know why Brad wanted to buy yarn? his nest How do you know? He has a thread
no in his beak.
• Why do you think he wanted to buy yarn?
Answers vary.
The
• What had Grandpa built for the twins in the backyard? a Secret, pp. 96-97
bird feeder
p. 97---------
p.87---------- • What is the secret of the cherry tree? There are
• What color do you think a bluejay is? blue four eggs in a nest in the tree.
• When the eggs hatch, what will they be? baby
p. 88
robins
• Where did Brad put his yarn pieces? He stuck them into
• How long will the secret last? just until the
two pine cones.
eggs hatch
p. 89 Puff's Surprise, pp. 98-105
• Who were the pine cones and yarn for? the birds
p. 98---------
p. 92 * How do you think Puff might have played with big
• What was the robin doing with the yarn? She was gift bags? Answers vary.
using it to help build her nest.
p.99----------
p. 93--------- * Where did Beth look for Puff when she hadn't
• Who tells a bird how to build a nest? God does! seen her all day? in the backyard
Do You Know? * What do you think was moving? Answers
1. What started happening to the pieces of yarn in the vary.
pine cones? They started disappearing.

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 43

p. 100--------- More -ed Words
Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.
• What did Beth find in the hole under the back step?
Puff Dad had to the car.
(park) parked
p. 101 ---------
• Where did the twins look for Puff next? in the den
The vase broke when Pam it.
p. 102--------- drop (dropped)
• Where did Beth take Puff? to her room
• Who thought that Puff might have a surprise for I hope it will not to rain.
Beth? her mother
(start) started
• What kind of a surprise do you think Puff might
have? Answers vary.
We love to to God.
p. 103--------- (pray) prayed
• Who told the twins where Puff was this time?
Dad The cat into Beth’s lap.
• Where was Puff hiding? in the basement
jump (jumped)
p. 104
• What was Puff's surprise? baby kittens
p. 105--------- teacher was a good one? yes Why? because we
2. Did the twins like Puff's surprise? yes should always pray about our problems
|ll1 -------------
Do You
1. What was the noise that Beth heard? a kitten Beth's Secret, pp 109-114
mewing ------------------—- ----------------
3. How many kittens did Puff have? six p. 110----------
* Do you think that Dad's idea to pray about a new
Puff's Hiding Places, p. 106 * How did Beth find out the secret? She heard Mom
More -erf Words, p. 107-------- talking on the phone.

* How did Brad know Beth was happy? He could

hear her humming and singing.
* Why did Beth and Brad take their Bibles to
church? so they could follow along during the
church service
p. 113---------
• Who did Brad sit by in Sunday school? James
* Why do you think Beth and Brad's mom came to their
Sunday school class? She is going to be their new
teacher.

p. 114---------
Do You Know?
*1. How did God answer Brad's prayer? by choosing
his mom to be the new teacher
2. Was Brad happy with the way God answered his
prayer? Yes!
3. Does God always answer our prayers in the best
possible way? Yes!
* Will God always answer our prayers like we want
Him to? Because God knows what is best for
us, sometimes He says yes, no, or wait.

44 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key

The Sunday School Secret pp. 115-116 Morning at the Zoo, P18
• p. 115 Which animals are mentioned in this poem?
a zebra and a penguin
The Sunday
School Ben Bug, pp. 119-130
Which picture mutches the sentence? Mark
Secret
the o under the correct picture. p. 119---------
1. Brad got ready for Sunday school.
* Why was Ben Bug looking for a home? He
needed a nice place for his wife.

p. 120---------
* Whose home was in the tree? a big black bird
* Why didn't Ben want to make his home in the
tree? He was afraid the bird would eat him
and Bonnie.

p. 121 ---------
2. Beth heal’d Mom talking on the phone. * Would the lily pad make a nice home for Ben
Bug? no Why not? He was afraid they would
drown if a frog jumped on the lily pad.

p. 123---------
* Why did Ben think he and Bonnie would be safe
in the jug? because the opening was not big
enough for the bird or the frog to get inside
to get them
* What two things did Ben Bug need to go inside
his home? a bed and a rug
p. 116 — ^124-—____________
• What did Ben get for a rug? a red sock
£ * Why wouldn't the matchbox make a good bed?
It was too big.
125---------
* Why do you think Ben is working so hard to
make things nice for Bonnie? because he
loves her
p. 126---------
• What did Ben find that was the right size for a
bed? a pop bottle cap
* What had the swimming pool been before it
was thrown away? a lid for a jar of jam
4. Brad dropped a shoe on his toe. p. 127---------
• What did Ben use for a diving board? a tall
blade of grass
p. 128---------
• What two things did Bonnie like about her new
home? the swimming pool and the red rug
• How did Bonnie make the bed soft? She got a
cotton ball from her mother.

Wash My Hair, p. 117_____________

* Why does the girl want to look nice tomorrow? because she's going to Sunday school

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 45

 p. 130--------- * Why does Rags's tummy sag? He eats too
Do You Know? much!
1.What things did Ben do to make the home nice? p. 135----------
He added a bed and a rug. • What will grow if you plant a grain of wheat?
2.What things did Bonnie do? She added a cot- wheat
ton ball to the bed. • Where did the Little Red Hen plant the wheat?
3.Do you think Ben is thankful for what Bonnie in a comer of the barnyard
did? yes
p. 136----------
4.Do you think Bonnie is thankful for what Ben
• Why do you think the Little Red Hen's friends
did? yes
wouldn't help her? Answers vary.
• Do you think the Little Red Hen is a hard
First Things First, p. 131
worker? Why? Yes; answers vary.
p. 137----------
* Why didn't the cat want to help the Little Red Hen cut
the wheat? He said it was too hot.
p. 140---------
• What were her friends doing when it was time for the
Little Red Hen to take the wheat to the mill? sleeping
• Have the Little Red Hen's friends been willing to help
her with any of the work? no
• Who took the wheat to the mill? Little Red Hen and
her chicks
• Where did her friends go when the Little Red Hen
went to the mill? They went to the swimming hole.
• Do you think the cat went swimming, too? No, cats
don't like water. He read a book instead.
5 p. 142-----------
' What did the Little Red Hen use her flour to 3 bake? a
loaf of bread
■143
You Know?
1. Who got to eat the bread? the Little Red Hen
and her chicks
*2. Do you think this was fair? Yes, since the other
animals were not willing to work, they should
not have gotten to eat the bread.

The Turkey, Manners, p. 132

Old Mother Hubbard, My Black Hen,
* What does a turkey's head do? It wobbles.
* Do you think it is important for US to be nice to
Raining on the Farm, pp. 144-145
others? Yes! Does that mean just adults, or p. 145----------
should we be nice to other children, too? l/l/e • How many eggs does the black hen lay? some
should be nice to everyone. times nine and sometimes ten
* Why is everyone on the farm staying inside
today? because it is raining
Rags, p 133_______________________
The Little Red Hen, pp, 134-143
p. 134---------
* Why do you think the Little Red Hen wanted to plant the wheat? so that it would grow and she could
bake something with it

46 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key

p.
Who149---------
and What?, pp. 146-147 The Three Little Pigs, pp. 149-163
• Why was the Mother Pig sad? because she knew it was time for the little pigs to leave home
• What
p. 146 did she give to each pig? money to get started
p. 150---------
• What warning Who and What?
did the Mother Pig give her little pigs? Watch out for the big bad wolf.

p. 151--------- Mark the o under the picture that ansivers the

question.
• What did the First Little Pig do with his money? He got straw for his house and some candy.
• Why do you1. What
thinkdid
histhehouse
Little Red
wasHen notfind in the Answers vary.
strong?
barnyard?
p. 152---------
• What did the Second Little Pig do with his money? He got sticks for his house and a toy.

p. 153---------
• How did the Third Little Pig obey his mother's warning? He built a house made out of bricks; he knew a
brick house would keep him safe from the wolf.
Which do you think this little pig is thinking more about—playing games or being safe? being safe
Which do you think would make the sturdiest

o
2. Who were the Little Bed Hen’s
friends?

o
house: straw, sticks, or bricks?
bricks
154---------
p. 147
* Why do you think the wolf put on his best coat
and hat to go see the pigs? Probably so they
3. Who took the wheat to the mill? wouldn't know it was the wolf, or at least,
not be afraid of him.
p. 155---------
• What happened to the First Little Pig's house?
The wolf blew it down.

p. 156---------
• Whose house did the First Little Pig run to? the
Second Little Pig's
p. 157
• Did the Second Little Pig recognize the wolf
o when he came to his door? yes
4. What did the Little Red Hen bake
with the flour? p. 158---------
• What happened to the house of sticks? It was
just a pile of sticks after the wolf blew it
down.
• Where did the two pigs go for help? to their
brother
p. 159---------
• What did the Third Little Pig do when he real-
ized the wolf would be there soon? He told his
brothers to put the big kettle on the fire.

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 47

48 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key
Bow-Wow, Says the Dog, p. 166
p. 160---------
* Did the pigs believe the wolf when he said he
* Where
wasn't do
theyou think
wolf? no you
Why?might find allvary.
Answers of these animals? on a farm

p. 161 ---------
Animal Alphabet,
• What pp.when
happened 167-180
the wolf tried to blow the
brick house down? It wouldn't blow down.

p. 162--------- p. 167---------
• What did the wolf see that gave him an idea? the • What do we call the house that ants make?
chimney an anthill
• When the pigs heard the wolf on the roof, what
p. 168---------
did they do? They took the lid off of the kettle.
• Where do you sit when you ride on a camel? on
p. 163--------- his hump
^ỴoyKnovv? ..................................... .... , D. 169_____________
’• • Why do you think the fox is watching the
°r ,hebi3bodwalf mouse? Answers vary.
7
2. Was it good advice? yes
*3. Why should we listen to our mothers? because p. 170-------------------
God gave US our mothers to help US learn right . What is a horse's mane? the long hair on his
neck
and wrong
p. 171
Which Words?, p. 164______ * How does an inchworm move? by hunching
his back and then pulling himself forward
Which Words? p. 172---------
Look at the pictures below. There are two rows
of words to go with each one. One word in each
* How do you thinkthe kingfisher may have gotten
row will remind you. of the animal in the picture. his name? Answers vary.
Mark the o under those words. * What do you suppose a kingfisher eats? fish

sticks straw bricks

«g@73—-

Ổ7- work
o
toy
o •tr £ . When is a night owl awake? at night j§|
o candy
o s§74-------------------

LỊ1What made the pig surly? His tail was too curly.

sticks straw bricks p. 175---------

o o toy * What kind of animal is a quail? a bird
work o candy
o p. 176---------
* Where would you go in the zoo to find the seals?
to a pool with water
p. 177---------
sticks o straw bricks * How does a vulture use his feet? to hold onto
work o o
toy
his food
candy
o p. 178---------
* Why do you think the woodpecker is called
"noisy"? His beak makes a lot of noise when
he taps it against the telephone pole.
p. 180---------
Do You Know?
Fuzzy Wuzzy, Alexander Alligator, p. 165 1. Name all of the birds in the animal alphabet.
• What was Fuzzy Wuzzy's problem? He didn't duck, kingfisher, owl, ostrich, quail,
have any hair. umbrette, vulture, woodpecker
• Where do you think your earholes are? Let child *2. Which animals would you find in a zoo? camel,
demonstrate. Emphasize that he should never elephant, duck, jaguar, lion, monkey, ostrich,
put his fingers or any objects in his ears. seal, yak, zebra
*3. Which animals would you find on a farm? goat,
horse, pig, ox

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 49

50 • Secrets and Surprises Answer Key
 Words to Practice, p. 181 -

Words to Practice
Contractions Match each contraction with the
correct two words. Draw lines to connect the
ones that match.

I Love to Read!, p l 82

There are no suggested comprehension/

discussion questions.

Secrets and Surprises Answer Key • 51

Kind and
Kind and
Brave
EL Answer Key
 Kind and Brave
. .. - - —.

Note: Questions marked with a star (*) are designed to

p.9 --------
train students to think about what they have read and * Name some ways you can help at home.
draw conclusions from it. Answers vary.

p. 10---------
Goose-Goose and Pig-Pig, pp. 1-3 * How did Daddy want the car to be packed? the
right way
p-1 -~~
* Did Pig-Pig have good manners? Why not? No; • What did Jean wear? her new white dress
he put his feet on the table, made noises • What did the boys give Grandmother? flowers
with his mouth, upset his cup, and ate all the P-11—-
food. Think About It
p.2--—-
* Was Pig-Pig really sick when Goose-Goose came to visit? 1.No,
Whohewanted to go want
just didn't to Grandmother's
to share. Whyhouse?
wouldn't
Tom and Randy
Goose-Goose share her dinner with Pig-Pig the second time he came to visit? because Pig-Pig had been
selfish and unkind by not sharing with her 2. Who was afraid they could not get ready?
Daddy
P-3 ——- *3. What made Daddy decide they could go to
Think About It Grandmother's house? Randy and Tom helped
* 1. Do you think that Pig-Pig will be asked to come again? Answers cleanvary.
up and water the flowers.
*2. Can you name some proper table manners that would help Pig-Pig be a pleasant guest? Ans wers may
include to sit nicely at table, eat quietly with your mouth closed, take a polite Id amount of food—not
too much, say thank you.
"Hello, House!", pp 12-16
/ÍỊ L dangerous.
15p. 13---------
wfet- .— • Why did Mr. Wolf go inside Mr. Rabbit's house?
* Why did Mr.
to catch himRabbit call "hello" to his house?
He wanted
* Why didn't Mr.to find outgowho
Rabbit was
inside toinside
see if without
gs- going into the house, so he tried
someone was there? He thought it would to trickbe
the
person into answering back.
* Do you think Mr. Rabbit will figure out who is in
his house? Answers vary.
Sunshine and Rain, pp. 4-6 p. 16---------
P-5-—-......................... * Discuss importance of thinking carefully and
• What did Joy say the rain was like? silver using wisdom.Talk about what child should do if
• Who complained about the rain? Mark he suspects he is in a dangerous situation. Tell
him that he will find out the rest of the story in the
P-6——....................... next selection.
• What did the children do after they splashed in
the puddles? looked at books Think About It
• Did Mark decide to enjoy the rain? yes 1. Who was hiding in Mr. Rabbit's house? Mr. Wolf
• Do you think Mark became a happier person by 2. Where were Mrs. Rabbit and the little rabbits?
learning to be thankful even when he thought out picking greens for supper
things were going wrong? Answers vary. 3. Why did Mr. Rabbit think that someone was
hiding? because his door was open a crack
Think About It
and his family always latched the door
1. Why does Joy like rain? She likes to splash in 4. Did the house answer back when Mr. Rabbit
puddles. called "hello"? no
2. Who made the rain? God
*3. Why did God make rain? to water the plants so
they will grow
4. Who should say "Thank you"? everyone

Ready to Go, pp. 7-11

P-8-—............
• Why did the boys say they could go to Grand-
mother's house? There would be no school
the next day.

Kind and Brave Answer Key • 51

 Mr. Rabbit Fools Mr. Wolf, pp. 17-21 * Why do you think Bob, in "Grandmother's Path,"
would like this poem? He understood what it
p. 19--------- took to clear the path for Grandmother.
• How did Mr. Rabbit say his house usually an-
swered back? "Hello, yourself!"
Why Jimmy Did His Work, pp. 30-35
p. 20---------
• What kind of voice did Mr. Wolf use the first time p. 31---------
he answered? a voice like he thought a house * When should we play? after the work is done
would have p.33----------
• Did Mr. Rabbit figure out who was in the house? * Do you think Jimmy lived in the city or the
yes country? He must live in the country on a farm
• Why did Mr. Wolf slink out and run away? He with sheep, chickens, and pigs.
knew that he had been tricked and couldn't
hide any longer. p. 34---------
* Do you agree with the pigs that playing and eating
P-21 — . are better than working? Answers vary.
Think About It * What if everyone felt that it is better to play and eat
1. Who finally answered when Mr. Rabbit called rather than work? Answers vary; there would be
"hello"to his house? Mr. Wolf no one to grow and prepare our food, no one
2. What kind of voice did Mr. Rabbit say his house to build houses for people to live in, and no
used to have? a deep, croaking voice one to even make the toys we like to play with.
3. How did Mr. Rabbit almost hurt himself? He was
laughing so hard that he almost fell off the tree p.35----------
stump. * What did Jimmy learn about work? It is fun.
4. What did Mr. Rabbit tell Mr. Wolf to do to make his Think About It
voice croak deeper? stand in the rain a long 1. Is this a true story? How can you tell? No;animals
time don't really talk.
2. Why didn't Jimmy want to work? He

Grandmother's Path, pp. 22-28 m I p: ■’ Pnyir!st.ead-

P-25-______ ________________ “liJ 3. Why did Jimmy start working? He did not want krr'1’ ’'
to be like the pigs.
* Where and when could this story have taken fi j
place? Answers vary; long ago; in the winter * ■&" ” wanted to
time; in the north
* How do you know? Now we go to the store for milk;
snow falls in winter in the north. g Time, Four Ducks on a Pond, p. 36
• There are no suggested comprehension/ discussion
questions.
p. 28--------- Dotty and Spotty, pp 38-43
* Why do you think the author wrote this story?
Answers vary; hard work can be done one p. 42---------
step at a time; we should help others; don't * Who were the main characters in this story?
quit until you are finished. Dotty and Spotty
* What do you think made their attitudes change
pp. 28-29----------- from the beginning of the story to the end?
Think About It Answers vary; the consequences for their bad
1. Who lived next door to Grandmother? Bob and behavior
Becky
2. Did Bob love his grandmother? How can you pp. 42-43-----------
tell? Yes; he was concerned about her and Think About It
wanted to make sure it would be easy for her * 1. Why did Spotty say "Ffft! Ffftl"? She was
to come and see them. upset.
3. What three people did Bob talk to while he was 2. Why did Dotty hit Spotty? She wanted the
working? milkman, paperboy, mailman mouse.
4. How did Bob clear the path? a little at a time *3. Why do you thinkthe old lady swept the kittens out
of the room? because they were fighting
4. What did Dotty and Spotty learn to do? share
Work and Play, p. 29 and be kind
5. Why did Mother Gray Cat say, "Now you are good be kind to each other
kittens"? because they had learned to share and

52 • Kind and Brave Answer Key

A Good Rule, p. 43_________ The Wind and the Duck, pp. 54-57
* How does this poem compare with what the
p 57----------
Bible says? Answers vary; God commands
US to be kind to each other. Think About It
1. Why did the duck need to dive into the lake? to
find fish to eat
Do Good, p. 43__________________ *2. Was it easy for the duck to hunt for new holes
* Do you think Dotty and Spotty would have been every day? no
spared some discomfort if they had heard these *3. What would have happened if the duck had said,
words before they saw the mouse? They could "This is too hard. I give up"? He probably would
have starved to death.
have been, if they had obeyed these wise
4. Why did the duck finally win over the North
words.
Wind? He never gave up.

A Brave Dog, pp. 44-48 Young Abe Lincoln, pp. 58-59

p. 46--------- p.59----------
* What do you think Ronny and Jack should have * What kind of a boy was Abraham Lincoln?
done? Answers vary. honest, hard working
* What did that kind of character help him to be-
p. 48--------- come? President of the United States of
* What was the most exciting part of the story? America
Answers vary.
ThinkAboutit The Ship That Jack Built, pp. 60-61
1. What problem did Jack and Ronny have? They p. 61
were lost in a snowstorm. * What does the flag stand for? It is a symbol of
2. Who helped them with their problem? Rover freedom and sacrifice which have made the
What did he do? He led them home. United States a great nation.
*3. What kind of a dog is Rover? Answers vary;
faithful,determined,helpful HIkl
4. What did the boys do to thank Rover? They fed The Lion and the Bear, pp. 62-64 him a big dinner
before th ey ate.
” YL * Compare the two main characters. The lion has
Snowflakes, p. 49 ir Strong jaws; the bear has strong paws. They are
both stubborn.
• There are no suggested comprehension/
discussion questions. pp. 64-65-----------
Think About It
1. What is a quarrel? a fight
Two Dogs, pp. 50-53 2. What were the lion and the bear quarreling over?
a melon
p. 51--------- *3. Which one do you think was right? Or do you
* How could a person tell by looking at Jip that he think they were both right? Neither one was
was cared for poorly? He was dirty and thin. right.
* Why was Jip afraid of his master? He was *4. How could they have solved their problem
cross. without quarreling? They could have shared.
p. 53--------- *5. Whose fault was it that the fox got the melon? It
* Identify the dogs on this page, top—Jack; was both their faults.
bottom—Jip
Think About It * Ask students to name one way they can be at
1. Which dog loved his master better, Jip or Jack? Why? peace with others. Answers vary.
Jack, because his master loved and cared for
him
*2. Do you have a pet? What kind of pet do you have? Two and One, p. 65
How do you take care of it? Answers vary.
*3. Do you think that a person who is mean to animals
will be kind to people? Why not? Answers vary.

Kind and Brave Answer Key • 53

The Foolish Weather Vane, pp. 66-71 • What did Funny Bunny think of when he woke up?
What if the world should break up?
pp. 70-71----------- * Do you think he was wise? no
Think About it * Why not? We should not worry about things
1. What is a weather vane? a piece of metal that that may never happen.
tells which direction the wind is blowing p. 75---------
*2. Why was the weather vane proud? because the • Who was deceived by the frightened rabbit? deer,
men looked to him for direction hundreds of rabbits, fox, elephant
3. What did the weather vane decide to do? to do 4. Were they wise to run without making sure that
as he wanted rather than obeying the wind something was wrong? no
4. Did the weather vane obey? Did it tell the truth? *5. Who was the wisest animal of all? Why do you
no; no think so? the lion; he checked things out and
*5. Why didn't the men ever look at the weather vane helped Funny Bunny and the other animals
again? because he could not be trusted see that there was nothing to be afraid of
*6. When is the best time to obey? always
p. 79---------
p.71—. • Have students give examples of when they could
• Discuss how being dishonest causes others not to use good judgment, when crossing a street,
trust you, even when you tell the truth. playing a game, or spending money

Who Has Seen the Wind?, p 71 Tommy and the Crows, pp. 80-87
p. 85---------
• There are no suggested comprehension/ * What do you think the crows are trying to con-
p. 82---------
vince Tommy to do? go to school
discussion questions.
• What excuses did Tommy give for not wanting to
go to school? He did not like his books, and
p.87----------
the seats
Think Aboutwere
It too hard.
Funny Bunny, pp, 72-79 •1.Were
Whythose
didn't the real reasons
Tommy Tommy
want to go did not
to school? want
Was he
towise?
go? noHe wanted to play; no
P-73 —, 2. What three things can crows do that Tommy
|T| & h C0L,ld not do? make nests, grow coats, get food
p. 76---------
■— forthemselves
* How did the lion get the running animals' attention? ■. How do crows know howto build nests? God
He roared three times. taught them.
* How did the lion begin to discover something was . What did God help people to build so children
not right? He asked many questions. could learn? schools
*5. Are you glad that Tommy went to school?
pp. 78-79-----------
Why? Answers vary.
Think About It
1. What made the noise that scared Funny Bunny?
What did Funny Bunny think made the noise? a
coconut; he thought the earth was breaking up
*2. What should Funny Bunny have done before he
began to run? looked to see what really
happened
3. Why did the other animals begin to run? They
listened to Funny Bunny rather than checking
for themselves.
* What will a man do if he is wise? He will keep
learning.

George Washington, pp 88-90

54 • Kind and Brave Answer Key

Lincoln and His Dog, pp. 91-95
p. 93---------
• Was Abraham Lincoln's family rich? no
• What details make you think that this story
happened in the winter? It was a very cold day;
the bridge was covered in ice.
• What kind of animal pulled the wagon? oxen

p. 94---------
• What kind of master was Abe to his dog? kind
• How can you tell? Answers vary; he waded
into the icy water to get him.
• How was moving from one home to another
different for Abe Lincoln's family than it is for
a family today? Answers vary; they moved in
a small covered wagon. Roads were bad.
They had to cross streams rather than drive
over them on a bridge. Today we use large
trucks.

The Story of Moses, pp. 96-107

p. 97---------
• What country did Pharoah rule? Egypt

p. 99---------
• How long was the family able to keep the baby
hidden? three months
p. 101---------
• What did Moses' mother use to make the basket?
bulrushes and tar
p. 104---------
• What do you think Pharaoh's daughter will do with
Baby Moses? Answers vary.
• Who watched Moses from the bulrushes?
Miriam
p. 106---------
• Who found Moses in the basket? the princess
• Did it just happen that the princess came to the
river while Moses and Miriam were there?
No. God planned it and was watching and
caring forthem.
p. 107---------
• Who was appointed to care for Baby Moses? his
mother
• What was the most exciting part of the story?
Answers vary.
• What did Moses say when he became a leader of
his people? God will help me and take care of
me.

Kind and Brave Answer Key • 55

56 • Kind and Brave Answer Key
Aesop's
Fables
 Aesop's Fables
Note: Questions marked with a star (*) are designed to train * Why do you think the lion was surprised? be-
students to think about what they have read and draw cause no one had ever stood up to him
conclusions from it.
before
• What did the lion do? He stopped his roar
The Wolf and the Goat, pp. 1-3 walked away.
and p.7
P-2—-
* What was the wolf looking for when he spied (loud roar) big feet yellow hair
the goat? his dinner
* Why didn't the wolf chase the goat? He 2. The lion walked away when the fox
couldn't climb the steep cliff; he couldn't
reach the goat. yelled at him (spoke to him)
*3. What can you learn from the fox?
P-3~—- ..............................., Answers vary; when you face your fears, you
are not afraid anymore.
* Why wouldn't the wolf know that the grass was
sweet and fresh? Wolves don't eat grass.
* Why didn't the goat come down? He didn't
want to be eaten by the wolf. The Wolf and the Crane, pp. 8-10
* Did the wolf get any dinner? no
* What advice could the goat have given to the
wolf? Answers vary.
* How did the goat use common sense?
Answers vary.
p-9.-— ....................................... r.
p. J • What problem did the wolf have? He had a
bone stuck in his throat.
Think About It the sentence correctly. • Why did the bone get stuck? The wolf ate
1. The goat stood on a steep
tower (cliff) ball * Why did the wolf ask the crane for help? The
crane has a long bill that could reach into the
2. The wolf said he was wolf's throat
TLỈL.1.and pullCircle
AknnẶlị outthethe bone.
answer;
hungry away (afraid) I rilrIK
* In what way APOUT
did the wolfITtrick
answer the question.
the crane? He did
3. The goat did not want the wolf to not pay. 1. The fox was afraid of the lion’s
p.7--— her. * Do you think the crane will help the wolf again?
(eat) see pinch Answers vary.
*4. The goat was
grumpy big (smart) p. 10
’’’Questions marked with u star (’’’) aro designed to train students to think
about what they have read and draw conclusions from it.

TL--I. AL-..XIX Circle the best answer

for lỆ Think About It each question.
1. Do you think that the crane was a
good friend?

The Fox and the Lion, pp 4-7

2. Do you think that the wolf was a
p.5~-— good friend?
• Why did the fox go outside? to play yes (no)
• Why did the lion's roar scare the fox? It was 3. Did the wolf keep his promise?
loud. yes (no)

P-6.—.............................. 4. Which animal would you like to

have for your friend?
• Which time did the fox speak to the lion? the the wolf (the crane)
third time

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 59

The Fox and the Goat, pp. 11-14 P-17—-
* Why did the dog say he would be fatter later?
p.11---------- His master was planning a big meal.
p. 18---------
Circle Ể^c Uttte words in these compound
words. * How long did the wolf wait before he came
@to) ipTitjaidej fgrand^nothei) back? two weeks
* Do you think the dog ever went to sleep in the
field again? no
p. 18---------

p. 13--------- Vxoi Tl.1.1. L Circle the phrase that answers

* How did the fox trick the goat? He pretended (**) 1 lllllk About It lite ợuếálion correct
1. At first, where did the dog take his nap?
that he wanted to be in the well.
(in the field) on the housetop
* In what way did the goat act silly? He jumped
into the well without considering how he 2. What reason did the dog give to the wolf to
would get out. keep from being eaten?
* Why did the fox want the goat in the well? so he was too fat (he was too thin)
he could use him to get out of the well 3. Where did the wolf find the dog the next time?
in the doghouse (on the housetop)
p. 14---------
* How is the goat in this story different from the *4. Why do you think the dog took his
goat in "The Wolf and the Goat"? Answers nap there?
vary. (to keep from being eaten)
to sleep better
p. 14---------

c
"7iS. Tl.l.l. 11 Circle the best answer for
Think About If each Question.
1. The fox was very attle of the Birds and the Beasts, pp. 19-
playful (tricky) foolish 23
2. The goat did not 9-----
drink talk (think)
3. Did the fox stay to help the goat out -ệỹặ- Read these words with suffixes.
of the well?
yes (no! seemQ) scream@
shouted; bird®
4. Would you like to be a friend of the joined; tnmỹ)
fox? aghạmQl beastg
yes @

The Dog and the Wolf, pp. 15-18 Ểốà Circle the little words in these compound words.

p. 15

@ Circle
the
little words
p. 21---------
• What two groups had a battle? the birds and
in these
compound beasts
words. • At first, why didn't the bat take part in the battle?
(outride) (windtnifp (tegjpot) He was a coward.
(housffiop) (butterfly) (without) • What did the bat claim to have that made him a
beast? feet, ears, fur

60 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key

P-22 p. 31---------
* What did the bat claim to have that made him a • What important job did the elephant have? He
bird? wings carried the king.
* Why did the bat change sides? He wanted to • Who ran out to see the elephant pass by? the
help the side who appeared to be winning. animals of the forest
* In one word, describe the main character.
Answers vary. p.32----------
* Who was jealous of the attention the elephant
p.23---------- received? the rat

p.33----------
Think About It answer the question. • Who praised the rat? the cat
1. Do we know what the battle was about? * Why did the cat praise the rat? Answers
yes (no) vary.
2. The bat was not very..........
strong (brave‡‡ §§) big p.33----------

3. Where did the bat go after the birds

chased him away?
to a tree to a house (to a cave) ẾỆ Think About It Circle the best answer.
*4. If you were a beast or a bird, would you
1. How would you best describe the
want the bat on your side? Why not? rat?
Answers vary. wise (foolish)
2. Whom did the rat like to praise?
(herself) others

The Lion and the Mouse, pp. 24- 28

‡‡p. 34 —

Circle the little words in these compound words.

p. 36---------
§§* Does God want US to be a helper? What tends to happen when we are kind to someone else? Yes; the
kindness is returned.

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 61

The Crow and the Pitcher, pp. 34-40
p.25---------- p.28
• Why did the lion let the mouse go? He said Think About It
he was so hungry he could eat a hundred 1. Does it matter to God what size you are? no
mice. *2. What does God expect you to do, no matter
• Did the lion expect the mouse to ever hel what size you are? Obey His Word; answers
him? No; the lion thought that the vary. *3. Which do you think was braver, the lion
mouse too little to help a big lion. or the mouse? the mouse Why? answers vary

p.27----------
• How did the mouse save the lion? by biting the The Rat and the Elephant, pp. 29-33 p. 29
ropes in two
• Could the lion have saved himself? no Circle the little words in these
compound words.
heriself) (roadside) (nijieed)
(anyone) (handbome)

62 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key

The Blind Man and the Lame Man, pp. 41-45 The Wolf and the Dog, pp. 50-52
p. 41 p. 50---
* Why did the wolf admire the dog?
because the dog had plenty to eat

p.52
• What was the dog's job? to watch the
master's house
* What was the difference between the way the
p. 43--------- dog and wolf felt about the master? The dog
* Why didn't the blind man know that the other seemed to appreciate his master and enjoy
man was lame? He couldn't see him. his yard, his job, and his play. The wolf did
* Why didn't the lame man know that the other not
want a
master.
man was blind? You often cannot tell that a n 52______________
man is blind just by looking at him.
p. 45---------
Think About It answer the question.
1. The dog had to eat.
AL...X u Cii-clc the word, that finishes I
TLiuL very little nothing (plenty)
HIHK ADOUT IT the sentence correctly.
1. The lame man did not have strong 2. The dog was taking the wolf home
to get.
eyes hands (legs) (food to eat) clothes
*2. The blind man and the lame man *3. What two things bothered the
helped each other out by wolf?
(working together) (collar) (fence) home
each going his own way
*4. Why did the collar on the dog’s
neck bother the wolf? He knew if he
stayed with the dog, he would no longer
be free.

* Can you think of ways you can cooperate? p . y

Answers vary.
* Who should we be kind to? everyone
That Laid the Golden Eggs, pp. 53-55
The Bee and the Dove, pp. 46-49 p. 54---------
• Who fed most of the old lady's geese? her little
p. 49--------- girl
* Why do you think the bee helped the dove? • What did the special goose lay every day? a
Answers vary; the bee remembered that golden egg
the dove had helped her. • What are some of the things that the old lady
bought? a red tablecloth, some white
Think About It earmuffs, a golden cooking pot, and a yellow
* 1. Why couldn't the bee fly? The bee couldn't whisk broom
fly because she had fallen into the water.
*2. Who saw the bee? How did she help her? The separate because it laid golden eggs.
dove saw the bee and threw a leaf to her for her 2. Was it wrong for the lady to have this goose? no
to climb onto. *3. Was it wrong for her to kill it? Why? Yes. The lady
3. Why was the dove gathering leaves and hay? She became greedy and wanted the gold all at once,
was building a nest. and greed is sin.
*4. How did the bee help the dove? The bee stung the
bad boy.
p.55----------
* Why did the old lady kill the goose? She thought
that she would find gold.
* How much gold did she find in the goose? none
* Name some good ways the old lady could have
used the golden eggs. Answers vary.
Think About It
* 1. Why did the lady keep this goose away from the
others? The lady kept the special goose

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 63

The Proud Turtle, pp. 56-60 The Wind and the Sun, pp 64-69
p. p. 64 56 —
The Fly and the Horse,
Words to Practice pp. 70-74 Words to Practice
<J Circle the special sounds. Read the words,
P-72 — _ jl Circle the___________
special sounds. Read the words.
ew in flewew in few blew) cur
■er in bigger n
• Why did thefast®
fly go to sitstronger)
on the brighter)
j@el horse's harness? because
drumm@ help® freezer)
dust was getting in his eyes
P Underline the root words and circle the suffixes. • Why did the fly tell the horse
■ly in
Read the words. that he would fly away? slowly
camped! askjed) flying) wi shied) because he thought nea®) he was sof®
quick®
so heavy thatharsh©
he had been a firn® kin®
watchfed) barking) cookjed) open@
burden C@ old in gold
D hlplcj)
@5' f®ing
er hqldjing sc@)
p.57----------
• Where was the turtle's home? in the brook
ew in flew
• What did the turtle do all day? sat on a log
gr@ j@el bKeặ chẾw) n@)
p. 58--------- j@elry
• Why did the ducks say they could not teach the
turtle to fly? because the turtle had no wings
p 60---------- p. 66---------
Think About It • What were the wind and the sun arguing
* 1. Why did the turtle want to fly? He wanted about? who was stronger
something new to do. • How did the wind say he would prove that he
2. How did the turtle say he could fly? He could £ - ■ was stronger? by getting the coat off a man
fly by holding onto a stick that the two ducks Ttr Vj?~67_____
3. What did the ducks warn the turtle not to So. ’ • Did ,he wind succeed? no
They warned him not to open his mouth.
*4. Why did the turtle open his mouth? The turtle opened his mouth to tell the people that flying was his
, 69--------
idea. • Did the sun succeed? yes
• What did the man use his coat for after the sun
shone brightly? a pillow
Think About It
The Cat and the Fox, pp 61-63 * 1. Why was the north wind unable to make the
man take off his coat? The man kept his coat
p. 62--------- on because the wind made him cold.
• How many tricks did the fox know? a thousand *2. Why was the sun able to do it? The man took
• How did the cat get away from the dogs? by his coat off because the sun made him hot.
climbing a tree

p. 63---------
• Did the fox's many tricks save him from the
dogs? no
Think About It
* 1. Why was the cat's one plan better than all the
fox's tricks? The cat's plan was better
because she knew dogs can't climb trees
and she was saved from the dogs.
*2. Why is one good plan better than a hundred
tricks? Plans are much safer than tricks.

64 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 65
 p.73— 2. What did the country mouse give to the city
* Why did the little fly think so long about what mouse to eat? an ear of corn
the horse said? His pride was hurt, and he 3. Was the city mouse happy with the meal the
had nothing important to think about. country mouse had given her? no
* Why did the horse forget the fly? He had im- 4. At first, what did the country mouse think of the
portant things to do. city? She wished she could live in the city.
* Where does this story take place? near a 5. What made the country mouse change her
battlefield mind? There was danger in the city. She
was afraid of the man and the cat.
p. 74---------
Think About It
* 1. Did the fly raise the dust on the wheel as it went The Cat and the Birds, pp. 82-84
around? What did? No, the horse did.
*2. Why didn't the horse know the fly was on his head? p. 82---------
The horse didn't know because the fly was so * What does sly mean? tricky
small. * Why was the cat described as sly? because
*3. Why was the little fly's pride hurt? It was hurt he tried to trick the birds
because the fly thought he was important. * What was wrong with the birds? They were
*4. Who do you think was wiser, the fly or the horse? sick.
Why? the horse, because he didn't think about * What did the cat pretend to be? a doctor
how important he was
p. 83---------
* Why did the birds say they were more likely to
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, pp. 75-81 planned to eat them.
get well without the cat's medicine? The cat
p. 84---------
p. 75
Think About It
Ĩ. Why did the cat put on the glasses and overcoat?
Words to Practice
He wanted to trick the birds into thinking that
I Circle c in city. Read the words. he was a doctor.
@ity mi@e rage ni@e fenge
@ent (§ell grace spige medi@ne
ỂWere the birds foolish or wise? How do you
,
know? They were wise. Answers vary;
wise. Answers vary; they saw i through his
Underline the root words and circle the disguise and knew that he was planning to
suffixes. Read the words. eat them if they opened their door to him.

p. 85
The Rabbit and the Turtle, pp 85-90
Circle the little words in these compound words.
foogpye;
Words to Practice
iverfcoal
Circle c in city. Read the
ra@ words.
e change
Renter |§ircus
p. 76--------- pargel spi'ce
• Where did the country mouse live? on a farm voifcp rejo^e
• What did the country mouse give her guest to Nangy medigine
eat? an ear of corn
p. 79--------- Underline the root words and circle the suffixes.
Read the words.
• What did the city mouse give her guest to eat?
creeping) slow@ reach@
cheese, cake, and sunflower seeds crawfer) lookled) started)
• What made the mice run? a man, a cat
p. 80--------- p. 86---------
• Why did the country mouse go home? She • Who could run faster, the rabbit or the turtle?
would rather be hungry and happy than full the rabbit
and afraid. • How fast did the rabbit think he could run? ten
times faster than the turtle
p. 81---------
Think About It
1. Where did the city mouse visit the country
mouse? on a farm
66 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key
p. 87-------- The Raven and the Swan, pp, 95-97
• Where would the race end? at the big tree by
the river p. 95---------
• What color were the raven's feathers? black
p. 88-------- • What was his plan to make his feathers white?
• What two things did the rabbit do during the swimming in the lake
race? He ate green leaves and took a nap.
p. 97---------
P- 89--------- • What happened when the raven spent so much
• How did the turtle win? by sticking to the job
time in the lake trying to change the way he
p 90--------- looked? He caught a cold.
Think About It Think About It
* 1. Why did the turtle ask the rabbit to race him? * 1. Did the lake help the raven get white feathers?
The turtle knew if he kept going that he Why? no, because water cannot make black
would win the race. feathers white
*2. Why did the rabbit think himself foolish to race? *2. When the raven left the lake, was he really happy
He thought since he was so fast that it with his feathers? Why? No, he said his
would not be a good idea to race with feathers were better to hide his disappoint-
anyone so slow. ment that his experiment didn't work.
*3. The rabbit could have won the race. Why didn't 3. Who wants US to be happy with the way He
he? He didn't because he was lazy. made US? God

The Fox and the Grapes, pp. 91-94

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 67

The Fox and the Crow, pp. 98-101
p. 91 p. 98---------
Words to Practice
ỆI Ji Circle the special sounds. Read the words, ie in
brownie
coolqei f/iejec y@d bel@ve f@Id

aw in saw
c(awj l@n dr^w) straw'; dr@l i@n h@k

ear in ear dbatj n^ar) nearly wfeajiy

reach them.
Why do you think the grapes laughed? An disappệăặ

swers vary. ea in thread

* What would the fox have said about the grapes if f@ther h@d leather br@d mệaỊdow
he had eaten them? Answers vary.
p 94---------
Think About It
* 1. Why did the fox want the grapes? The fox was p. 99----------
very hungry and thirsty.
• What did the crow steal? a piece of cheese
2. Did the fox know for sure that the grapes were
• Who wanted the cheese? a fox
sour? no
*3. Why did he say the grapes were sour? He said p. 100--------
that because he was angry that he couldn't * Do you think the crow believed the fox? Why?
get them. Yes; she rubbed her feathers proudly and
began to "sing".
* Who ate the cheese? How do you know? The
fox; he said the cheese was very good.

68 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key

 p. 101--------- p. 108---------
* Why should you not listen to flattery? Answers * What animal is a good example of a hard
vary; you can be tricked. worker? the ant
Think About It p.109----------
1. How did the crow get the piece of cheese? She Think About It
stole it. * 1. Why didn't the ants want to play all summer?
*2. Why did the fox speak so sweetly to the crow? They wanted to work to save food.
He spoke sweetly so that the crow would *2. Why did the grasshoppers want to play all sum-
open her mouth. mer? They enjoyed playing.
*3. Do you think the fox meant what he said? Why? *3. Do you feel the grasshoppers were fair in calling
No, he was flattering the crow to get what he the ants "greedy"? Why? no, because the
wanted. grasshoppers were lazy
*4. Do you feel the ants were fair to call the grass-
hoppers "lazy"? Why? yes, because they
The Rooster and the Piece of Gold, pp. 102-105 didn't do their work

The Foxand the Crab, pp. 110-111

Words to Practice
Circle the special sounds. Read the words.p. 110
ea in steak • Where did the little crab want to go? on the
brệặk y@ gr@t gr@ter greatly
land
♦Why did his mother tell him to stay in the wa-
ter? because a fox will catch him on land
ie in brownie p. 111 ---------
pgjce niece shrQk ch@f • Did the little crab obey? no
* Who was wiser, the mother crab or the little
old in gold crab? the mother crab
The Stag at the wor in worms Lake, pp. 112-115
p. 104--------- 12 ri§e rajge gra@e graceful
* Can you tell who the leader is in this story? gracefully
the rooster
* How can you tell? He made a suggestion Words to Practice
ea in thread
and all the hens followed. h@d spread

p 105----------
Think About It
1. What were the rooster and the hens looking
ear in ear
for? They were looking for worms.
2. What did one of the hens find? One of the
hens found gold.
3. Was the gold of any use to them? no
*4. Do you think the rooster was wise or foolish? dr@d lệẩ)ther w@ther
Why? The rooster was wise because there
was no way he could use the gold. ear in earth
Circle the special sounds. Read the words,

aught in caught
c in city

The Ants and the Lazy Grasshoppers, pp. p. 114---------

106-109 • When did the deer go to the lake to drink? one
hot day
p. 107--------- • Why was he able to see himself? because the
• Why did the grasshoppers have no grain for water was clear
the wi nter? They did not store any away.
* Whose fault was It that the grasshoppers
were hungry? their own fault

Aesop’s Fables Answer Key • 69

p.115----------
Think About It
* 1. Why did the stag admire his antlers? He thought
they were beautiful.
*2. Why did he dislike his legs? He thought they
were ugly.
*3. How did the antlers hurt him? They caught him
in a tree, and the hunters got him while he
was trapped.

* What did the author want the reader to learn

from this story? Answers vary; some things
are more important than beauty; be thankful
for how you are made; don't boast.

70 • Aesop's Fables Answer Key

 ABK

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strong and
True
Answer Key

strong
 Strong and True
Note: Questions marked with a star (***) are designed to train 1. What kind of attitude did the raven have?
students to think about what they have read and draw complaining
conclusions from it.
2. What kind of attitude did the robin have?
cheerful
Little Sunshine, pp.1-6 *3. Which was wiser, the raven or the robin? robin
*4. What made their attitudes different? The robin
P-5-— looked on the bright side of things; the raven
* Who was the main character in the story? Elsa always thought about the next unpleasant
* Describe her. Answers vary; kind, cheerful, thing.
concerned, helpful, etc.
* Why do you think the author wrote this story?
Answers vary; to show how a cheerful The Melancholy Pig, p. 12
attitude affects others * After reading the poem, what do you think the
6
P- ~— word melancholy must mean? sad
Think About It • Why was the pig sad? He could not jump.
1. Did Elsa bring real sunshine to her grandmother?
no
2. How did she think she could carry the sunshine? Ring and the Bone, pp. 13-18 p. 13
by catching it in her dress
*3. What kind of sunshine did Elsa bring? Answers
vary; visiting grandmother every day; her
sparkling eyes and golden hair brought her
joy.

Sunbeams, p. 6____________________
• There are no suggested comprehension/ 15--------
discussion questions. • Was Ring happy when Paul gave him a bone?
yes

The Raven and the Robin, pp 7-11 m p. 16---------

■ What did Ring do when he saw the dog in the
P-7------------------------------------------- water? He growled.
• Why was he growling? He wanted the bone
Circle the special sounds.
that he saw.
@a§e Ijpngj cangel @gd
@@p voige ệpjệà'd • What was he really seeing? his own reflection
genter in the water
simgfei fage mTrjksj
t@) h@d
s@ỉ) p 18----------
Think About It
Review suffixes * 1. Was Ring as smart as Joy and Paul? How do
Underline the root words and circle the suffixes. you know? No. The dog thought his reflection
decided) marl^ngg starting) was another dog; Ring did not know what
featherg foldjed) colder) would happen to his bone if he dropped it.
*2. Did Ring know that it is wrong to be greedy? No,
he's just a dog.
»3. How are you different from Ring? We know be-
p.11-__________________________ _____________ ing greedy is wrong; we have a conscience
* Where and when does this story take place? in and a soul; we have the Bible as our
the woods, in the spring guidebook.
* Describe the setting, sunshine, green leaves, *4. What things has God given you that you can be
flowers, maple and apple trees happy with? Answers vary.
* Both the raven and the robin live in the same
setting. Do you think their surroundings deter-
mined their attitudes? Answers vary. God's Care, p. 19
Think About It
***p. 60-----

Strong and True Answer Key • 71

Why the Deer Has Antlers, pp. 20-26 The Selfish Dog in the Manger, pp. 33 37
p-22 — p.33----------
• What was the prize for winning the race? a large
pair of antlers
• Why would the race be hard? There were many Review suffixes
bushes in the woods. Circle the suffixes.
pant snap sadder)
p. 23--------- pant§ snapping) sad@
• What made the animals begin to suspect the panted) snapp@ saddest)
rabbit was playing tricks? He stayed away too
long. pull hand
pulls; handg
p. 24--------- puling) handing)
• What did the rabbit do that was wrong? cheat
and lie
p. 25 ---------
* Who received the antlers? the deer p. 34---------
* How do you think the antlers would have been a * What does the word cross mean in this story?
problem to the rabbit if he had received them? He angry
would probably have had a hard time living in • Give an example of another use for the word
the woods without getting caught in the bushes. cross. Cross your "t." Cross the street.
* What do you think was the difference between the Jesus died on the cross.
attitude of the deer and the rabbit? P-35 —
Answers vary. • What three animals asked for hay? a goat, a
sheep, and a horse
p.26----------
Think About It p. 36---------
1. Is this a true story? How do you know?/Vo; an- ------- -—
• Where did the horse say the dog could lie? on
swers vary; God gave the deer his antlers, and TỊ]
ự the soft blankets animals don't talk. p £ Do you think the selfish dog was happy? no
*2. Who really gave the deer his horns? How do 7--------
you know? God; the Bible says He created
the animals. 'nk About It
*3. If the other animals had not discovered the 1. What do you think of the dog in the manger?
rabbit's trick, the rabbit might have won the race. Do Answers vary.
you think that winning a race in that way would have 2. Do you think that he had any friends? Why? No;
made the rabbit happy? Why not? No; answers vary. answers vary; to have friends you must
be friendly.
Two Good Men, pp. 27-32 Jj|e
Way to Be Happy, pp. 38-43
p« 33—

Review suffixes
Circle the
suffixes.
smiled) trust@ bothei^ng)
crying) fly® booming)
ow^d) broken; sighing)
giv@ turn@ sobbing)
fallpn) lead@ envy®)

72 • Strong and True Answer Key

p. 42--------- Eyvind's Goat, PP 49 57
• Why did the king say he would rather be the
miller of the Dee than ruler of the land? An- p. 49--------
swers vary; he wasn't happy and the miller
was.
* Would the king have really been happy if the Words to Practice
miller had given him his mill? Why not? No;
Review words with
answers vary. suffixes and prefixes
p. 43--------- Circle the prefixes and suffixes.

Think About It calling) brols@ ©happy

1. Why was the miller happy? He trusted in (bghide wak@ (QginripigJ
God, he had good friends, he owed no (belongs! open@ drean^ng)
start© tast© (strietch'edj
man, and he did not wish for things which
plowing) ripenfed)
he could not have. gather©
2. Why was the king not happy? He knew that
men did not love him, and he was never
content with what he had. He did not have
God's love in his heart.
*3. Do you think he would have been happy if the
miller had given him his mill? no n 52_______
†††
*4. What makes a man truly happy? God Was Marjt being kind when she gave
Eyvind
the cake? no Why not? Answers
vary;she was
Think of This1 n 43 not trying to do something nice for
him; she
--------------------*' --------------------------——■— just wanted his goat. She tricked him
into tak-
• There are no suggested comprehension/ ing the cake.
discussion questions.
* What did Eyvind think of what he had done? He
Lee and the Bird, pp. 44-47 knew he was wrong and thought it
was foolish.
p.47---------- p. 46------------- p. 57
Think About It • What was the matter with the mother bird? Her 5
1. Why did the soldiers want General Lee to leave? H* Describe how Marit changed from beginning
They were afraid that he would be hurt. baby had fallen out of the nest. I to end.
2. What led to General Lee's discovering the fallen At first Marit was selfish and jealous;
baby bird? The mother bird flew back and then she learned her actions were
forth around General Lee and called "chee, wrong, and she became a good friend
chee." to Eyvind.
3. What did General Lee do to help the baby bird? Think About It
HeName
* 1. put the
thebaby
main bird back inMaritandEyvind
characters. the nest.
*2. How were they different from each other?
Answers vary.

†††p. 113----
• What did the knight of Atri care only for? He cared only for money.
• Was the knight kind to his horse? no Why not? He turned him out into the street and wouldn't
feed him.

Strong and True Answer Key • 73

 3. Why didn't Eyvind want to give his goat away?
He loved him. The goat was his only playmate.
*4. Do you think Eyvind planned to eat the cake? What happened? No;answers vary.

Kind Words, p. 48 The Raindrops, pp. 58-63

* Who wrote this poem? Henry 1/1/.
Longfellow
* In this poem, what are kind words compared
to? flowers
* How do you think kind words and flowers
are the same? Answers vary; they are
beautiful; people enjoy them.

74 • Strong and True Answer Key

p, 63--------- * Name something for which you are thankful.
* Why did the other raindrops follow the first Answers vary.
one? They saw the first raindrop fall, and * Which of these things can be shared with others?
they wanted to help, too. Answers vary.
Think About It
1.What was the farmer's problem? There was More about the Pilgrims, pp. 71-73
no rain, and the corn was drying up.
2.Why did the first raindrop leave the sky? He P-.73-—
wanted to help the farmer and to do his Think About It
best. 1. Why did the Pilgrims come to America? Many
3. How did the first raindrop help the farmer? came to worship God in the way they felt
He made the other raindrops want to help was right.
the farmer. All of them working together *2. What did the Pilgrims bring to America? An-
made the crops grow. swers vary; the Pilgrims loved God and
wanted to serve Him; they brought the
The First Thanksgiving, pp. 64-70 Bible to America; they read the Bible and
believed it; they started our country on the
p. 64--------- teachings of the Bible; they brought
themselves and put their whole lives into
making it a good country; they loved our
Words to Practice country so much that some of them even
-ful in beautiful, -est in biggest
Circle the suffixes. cheeri© The Milkmaid, pp. 74-76
faith©) cup©) died for it.
loud@ larg©
useful) kind© thanki© p.76----------
Think About It
1. Did the milkmaid get all the things she
dreamed of having? Why not? No; she spilled
the milk.
p. 66---------
When are the best times to dream:
* Why didn't the Pilgrims go to the king's
When you have work to do? no
chu They did not think God wanted
When you are asleep? yes
them to.
When you need to listen? no
* Why did the Pilgrims leave England? to find a
When you are not working? yes
land where they could worship freely
3. What is the best way to get the things that you
p. 67--------- would like to have? Answers vary; work hard
* What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims for them
used to sail to America? Mayflower

p. 68--------- The Wise Frog, pp. 77-80

* What dangers did the Pilgrims face in the new
p. 80---------
land? cold and snow, sickness, and wild * Compare and contrast the ox and the little frog.
animals The ox was very large. To the frog, he
p.69---------- seemed as big as a mountain. The ox had
• How did the friendly Indians help the Pilgrims? horns on its head and was strong enough
They showed them where to pick berries to pull a plow. The little frog was very small
and catch fish. and fast and ate the farmer's flies.
Think About It
p.70---------- 1. Why did the little frog want to be as strong as
Think About It the ox? He wanted to have an important job.
1.What was the purpose of the first Thanksgiving 2. Did the frog already have an important job?
celebration? to thank God for His wonderful What was it? Yes; he was to catch flies so
goodness there wouldn't be too many.
2. How long did it last? three days

Strong and True Answer Key • 75

The Boy Who Cried Wolf, pp. 81-84 Think About It
1. What Philistine giant challenged Saul's army?
p. 82--------- Goliath
* Why did the little boy cry "Wolf! wolf!"the first *2. Why do you think a man was not chosen to
time? He wanted to have some fun. fight Goliath? They were afraid the man
* Was there a wolf? no would lose, which meant he would die and
all of Israel would become servants to the
p. 84--------- Philistines.
* What action of the boy caused no one to be- 3. What gave David the confidence he needed to
lieve him? lying fight the giant? God helped him kill the lion
* What moral, or lesson, did the little boy have to and the bear. He would help him again.
learn? No one believes a liar, even when he 4. How did David kill the giant? Answers vary; in
tells the truth. the name of the Lord; with a sling and a
stone; with Goliath's own sword
Think About It
1. What was the boy to do if a wolf came to the
* What was the most exciting part of the story?
pasture? Cry "wolf, wolf!"
The most exciting part was when David
*2. Why were the men unhappy when the boy
went out to fight the giant and with God's
cried, "wolf"? because they had been
tricked; there was no wolf help won.

Be True!, p. 85_________________ _ All about Crabs, pp. 95-101

* How can someone be true? Always tell the
truth.
* Give an example of when you can be truthful.
Answers vary.

David, the Shepherd Boy, pp 86-94

p. 87-
• What was David's job when he was
a was a shepherd.
p. 88---------
• What animals did David kill to protect his
sheep? a lion and a bear
• What was David's job during the war? He took
care of his father's sheep arid took food to
his brothers.
p. 89---------
• How tall was Goliath? more than ten feet
tall
p. 90---------
• Why did Saul say David could not fight
Goliath? He was just a boy.
p. 92---------
• Would you have been afraid to fight the giant?
Why or why not? Answers vary.
• What do you think will happen in this battle?
Answers vary.
p. 94---------
* What was the shepherd song that David wrote?
Psalm 23 (This psalm is partially quoted,
but reference is not given.)
* Is this a true story? yes
* When did this story take place? Answers
vary; long ago in Bible times; before the
birth of Jesus

76 • Strong and True Answer Key

Filling a Basket with Water, pp. 102-107 p. 115---------
Think About It
p. 103--------- * Why did the horse ring the bell of Atri? Because
• How many people wanted to work in the king's he was hungry, he was eating the green
garden? more than a hundred leaves on the grapevine rope.
• How many men did the king test for the job?
two * Did the horse ring the bell purposefully? An-
p. 105--------- swers vary.
* Why couldn't the basket be filled with water? • How did the bell of Atri help the horse? The
Answers vary; water escaped around the wo- judge told the knight he must take care of
ven material of the basket. The water ran out the horse.
as fast as the water was poured in.
• Did this job seem to make any sense to either The Sailor Man, pp 116-120 ofthe servants? no
* Do you think it would be worth it to keep p. 117
working? Answers vary. • Why did the two children go to see the sailor
man? They wanted to learn to sail.
p. 107--------- • Why did the sailor man say, "All in good time"?
Think About It He had work to do.
1. What kind of man did the king of Persia need?
one who obeyed p. 118---------
2. Why did the first man stop working? He thought • What did the sailor want the children to do? tie
it was foolish to continue. knots
*3. Why did Hassan keep on working? He trusted • Why did the second child not go to look out the
the king. window? She was tying knots.
4. How was Hassan rewarded for faithful work?
He was given the ring and made first servant. p.120----------
Think About It
* Why do you think it was important that the 1 • Why did the sailor man want the children
to
man pour the water into a basket? Answers learn to knot ropes? They needed to learn
how
vary; the tiny holes in the basket drained thè^Ị . ■ to,f/e /n
order t0 sail.
water out but kept the ring in. If the man had -JT? 2. Why did the first child think that the sailor man
poured the water out on the ground, the ring would choose him for the boat ride? He was
may have been lost. o/der arid said he knew more.
Why did the first child think that he did not
.... — need to learn how to tie knots? He already
*4. Why did the sailor man choose the second child
p. 109--------- rather than the first? She had been practicing
* How will the kind of work you do now help you be tying knots, and the sailor man saw them.
a better (fill in the blank) when you grow
up? Answers vary. What People Do, pp. 108-109 knew how.
What would happen if the people in this poem
did not do their work right? Answers vary; food
would not grow; sick people would not get
well; children would not learn; etc.
Ofall the things mentioned in the poem, name * What was the biggest difference between the
something everyone can do. be a missionary two children? Attitude; one said, "I know all
about it," and bragged about himself but
didn't follow through with instruction; the other showed a willingness to do what was asked.

Ben Franklin and the Ants, pp 121-126

The Bellof Atri, pp, 110-115 p. 122---------
• How did Ben help make candles? He cut the
wicks and filled the candle molds.
• What do you call a man who lays bricks? a
mason
p. 123---------
• Why did Ben read so many books as he was
growing up? He wanted to learn.
• What job did Ben take because he loved
books? work in his brother's print office

Strong and True Answer Key • 77

p. 125----------
* Why do you think Ben tied a string to the jar and
hung it from the ceiling? Answers vary; he
wanted to see if they communicated with
each other.

p. 126----------
* Do ants talk to each other? Answers vary; they
don't speak like humans; they communicate
with their feelers.
* What other ways do animals communicate with
each other? Answers vary.
Think About It
1. How old was Ben Franklin when he could no
longer go to school? ten years old
*2. How did Ben Franklin keep learning? He spent
his time reading good books. He saw how to
do things with his own eyes. He worked hard
at all his jobs.

78 • Strong and True Answer Key

Down by the
Sea
[r Answer Key

Down by the
 Down by the Sea
Note: Questions marked with a star (‡‡‡ §§§) are designed to • Yes or No: Fish with mouths that turn up feed
train students to think about what they have read and draw along the top of the water, yes
conclusions from it.
• What kind of mouths do the catfish have and
____ where do they swim? Catfish have mouths that
turn down, and they swim near the bottom of
Tiny Little Wonders, p, 1 the tank.
• Why do you think their mouths are turned down?
• There are no suggested comprehension/ Answers vary; so they can eat off the bottom
discussion questions.
p 13----------
Think About It
Just Right, pp 2-7 1. Why were Kenny and Hayley excited? They
P-5--------- were finally going to buy fish.
In what way was Kenny a cheerful giver? He 2. What funny-looking fish had whiskers? catfish
willingly gave help. 3. What are baby fish called? fry
4. What fish did they see swimming in schools?
p.6--------- catfish, tiger barbs
How do you suppose Kenny and Hayley waited *5. How did Kenny and Hayley's mother get the fish
patiently? They kept busy; they made a list of used to the water in the aquarium? She kept
things to do each day to help. adding a little water from the aquarium to the
water the fish were in.
P-T —
Think About It p. 13-
1. What kind of pet did Kenny want? dog
2. Why did Kenny want his baby brother to grow up
fast? so that he could get a dog JustforFun Ma rk the right
word.
*3. How did Kenny obey his mother? He took his
o by
brother and sister outside to play.
4. Was Kenny a happy helper? Who did he hi • buy
yes; his mom

* What can you do to give help cheerfully?

Answers will vary.

p.7--------- Do Right!, pp. 14-19

p. 14---------
Q • A or B: How would Kenny know if he fed the fish
Just for Fun Mark the right word. too much? B
(A) His mom would tell him.
© threw
(B) The water would turn cloudy.
o through
p. 15---------
* How can you be responsible like Kenny?
p. 11--------- Answers vary.
‡‡‡p. 9- - -
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them true.
* Yes or No: Mom told Kenny and Hayley they could buy six fish. No, Mom said they could buy four fish.
p. 10---------
§§§p. 64----
* Name some things Daniel did that show he
was thinking of himself instead of others.
Answers may include
- didn't pass food to others
- reached across the table
- talked with food in his mouth -interrupted when Carmela was talking
- started eating before everyone was ready
- gulped down big bites of food
- wiped his mouth on his sleeve
- left the table without being excused
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The Big Day, pp. 8-13 P-17—-
* What do you think Kenny should have done right
away when he found the dollar? Answers vary; he
should have taken it to his mother to see if
someone had lost it.

p. 18—-
* Who are the main characters in this story? Kenny
and Hayley
» How do they change from beginning to end?
Answers vary; they learn to think of each other
and work together as a team.

82 • Down by the Sea Answer Key

 p. 19--------- A Late Start, pp. 30-34
Think About It
1. When did Kenny feed the catfish? every morning p. 32---------
and night • A or B: What did Devin do with his swim mask and
2. What kind of fish did Kenny want to buy with his flippers when he took them off? A
money? a swordtail (A) He left them lying around.
3. What did Kenny find on the floor of the pet shop? a (B) He putthem away.
dollar * What kind of problems were caused by Devin's
A. Why did Kenny want that dollar? so that he would actions? He couldn't find what he needed; he
have enough money to buy the swordtail *5. Do you wasn't ready when it was time to go.
think Kenny was happy when he left the pet shop?
p. 34---------
Why? Yes, he was smiling; he had been able to buy
the swordtail after all; he
* How did Hayley and Kenny think of each other
appreciated his
sister.
rather than themselves? Kenny gave Hayley the actions
money that he knew belonged to her rather
than keeping it for himself; Hayley offered to
share her money so that Kenny could buy the
swordtail that she knew he wanted.
p. 19---------
P-27-—

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Just for Fun
Mark the 1 ight word.

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a
Just a Minute, pp. 20-27
Think About It
1.Why didn't Kenny come when Mom said there was
a letter from Grandpa and Grandma? He finished
reading his book first.
2.Why didn't Kenny go to lunch when he was called?
He finished painting his picture first.
3.Why didn't Kenny take the apples to Mrs. Morse
when he was asked? He finished playing with a
caterpillar first.
4.How did Kenny learn to obey quickly? He didn't
get to go to the park.

* Why do you think the author wrote this story? to

show that there are consequences for our
p.27

Seashore, pp. 28-29

Think About It
1. What did Kaitlin do to help get ready? She helped
In this poem, what word rhymes with grand! sand do dishes and pack the lunch.
• What other words can you think of that rhyme with 2. What did Devin lose? his swim mask, his flip-
grand? Answers will vary: hand, stand, band, pers, Kaitlin's flippers
land *3. Why did he lose them? He didn't put them
away.
*4. Do you think Devin will try harder to put his things
where they belong? Why? Answers may vary.
Yes, he's learned that he wastes a lot of time
when he has to look for things he's
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Fun at the Beach, pp 35-42 sea stars
--------------------------------------------------- p. 42
* Why should you keep your room neat and clean? It takes
only a few minutes to put something away; it takes a lot
more time to find something that isn't where it belongs.
• A or B: What did Kaitlin do when Devin couldn't find their
flippers? B
(A) She got angry.
(B)She helped Devin look for them.

A New Friend, pp. 43-49

p. 45--------
• What animal swallowed a fish whole? a pelican
(Big Brown)
p. 48—
* Why do you think an arm of a sea star can grow
back again? because of the way God made
* What do you think this expression means: "Don't
leave anything on the beach but your footprints"?
Don't leave trash on the beach.

p 49---------
Think About It
1. Why did the crab look funny? One claw was
[M] much bigger than the other one.
jj 2. What animal does a fiddler crab sound like? a
cricket
3. What stole a fish from the pelican? a sea gull
*4. Why do you suppose Kaitlin said the sea urchin
looked like a hedgehog? because of its spikes
5. How does a scallop move? by closing its shell
and squirting out water
6. Why was Kaitlin happy? She had a new friend.

p. 49---------

Secrets Good and Bad, pp. 50-59

p. 53---------
• A or B: What was the mother bird's secret? A

(A) the spotted eggs in the

nest
(B)the pink shell on the sand
p. 56---------
* Did your reading expression change on this
page? Why? Yes, because it is the most
exciting part of the story

84 • Down by the Sea Answer Key

p.57--------- p.67--------
* Did Lindsey tell the whole truth when Grandpa first * How did Daniel show good manners?
asked about the field glasses? No, she didn't tell Answers may include
Grandpa that she dropped them in the sand. - took off his hat/washed his hands before
meeting the guest
p.59---------
- waited quietly while others were talking
Think About It
- greeted guest politely
1. How did the bird trick Lindsey? It pretended to be
-stood behind chair until time to be seated -
hurt.
*2. Why do you think the bird was acting hurt? It was passed food to others
trying to protect the eggs in its nest. - asked to be excused
3. What did the eggs look like? speckled, like -left table quietly
pebbles on the beach * How do you suppose these manners compare to
4. What did the baby chick look like? wet, speckled the manners he had used with his family? They are
like the eggs opposite. Daniel showed bad manners with his
5. How did Lindsey feel when Grandpa saw sand and family and good manners with company.
the cracked lens on the field glasses? sorry, sad
p.69--------
6. What did she do about the way she felt? She told
Grandpa and God she was sorry. Think About It
* 1. What do you think Daniel should have done instead
of reaching across the table for the chips and
salsa? waited forthem to be passed or asked for
them
* Who else besides Grandpa forgave Lindsey? How 2. Why were Daniel's manners poor one day and
do you know? God; the Bible says, "If we confess good the next? He had good manners only for
our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive US our company.
sins, and to cleanse US from all 3. When should we be kind and thoughtful of others?
unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) all the time

p. 60---------
* Can you name the sets of rhyming words in A Day to Remember, pp. 70-76
this poem? sea/bee/see,
shore/floor/explore, cold/gold/behold p.71
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them true.
Company Manners, pp. 62-69 * Yes or No: Carmela did her very best when it was
her turn to set the table. No, she grumbled and
told Daniel to set it.
p. 75--------
* Do you think the other boys enjoyed being around
Kenny when he was acting proud? How do you
know? No; they sat as faraway from him as
they could.
p.76---------
Think About It
1. What did Daniel do to help before breakfast?
made his bed, picked up his room, set the
table

Down by the Sea Answer Key • 85

 2. Why did Daniel set the table? He was eager to go
snorkeling; Carmela didn't want to do anything
if she couldn't go snorkeling.
3. What did the boys like about boating? the feel of
the wind blowing in their faces
*4. How do you think Kenny felt when he climbed back
into the boat? proud

p. 76 —

clown fish, triggerfish, butterfly fish, angelfish,

All Puffed Up, pp. 77-84 parrotfish
*3. Why do you suppose Kenny said he would fish
P’ ___r, last? He was trying to be a good friend now.
• ySJTu °fí:í.ĩas *4. Why do you think Kenny and David Lee dug
5
’ b'99er a sharkor a pufferfish? trenches instead of tunnels? because the sand
_____- on top fell in
• A or B: Who won the race? B

(A) Puffer
(B)
Shadow ®
sea
p 84----------
o see
Think About It
* 1. Why do you think Puffer was sometimes f
ish? He was young and there were many t
he didn't know yet.
*2. How do you suppose Shadow got his name? He
had a big shadow.
4. What did Puffer do that was foolish? played p. 92---------
with a shark, raced with a shark, thought he • In this poem, find the rhyming words in each
could swim faster than a shark stanza. What word rhymes with sea? be;
*5. In what way was Kenny acting like Puffer? He out? about; fly? sky; bed? head
was proud of what he could do better than
the other boys. p. 93---------
* How did God make the sailfish different from
3. Where did Shadow and Puffer play hide-and-
seek? by an old sunken ship, at the bottom of
the Deep Blue Sea
p. 84

86 • Down by the Sea Answer Key

Underwater Wonders, PP 85 91
p. 87---------
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them
true.
* Yes or No: Coral is a plant like a tree. No, coral
is thousands of tiny animals piled on top of
each other.
p. 91---------
• Yes or No:The boys remembered to thank
Uncle Chet for taking them snorkeling and
fishing, yes
Think About It
1. Why did Uncle Chet tell the boys not to swim
too close to the coral reef? because coral is
sharp and could cut them
2. What different kinds offish did the boys see?
p. 91

Just for Fun Mark the right word.

The Deep Blue Sea, pp. 92-93 the anglerfish?

Sailfish are fast and leap above the water; anglerfish
live down deep and have a shining lantern on their
heads.

Sea Land Park, pp. 94-101 _

p. 94 —
• A or B: Where did Mr. Wong park the car? A
(A) by the whale sign
(B) by the sea lion sign

Down by the Sea Answer Key • 87

p. 95---------- p. 101--------
•A or B: How did Min and Kim ride to the entrance
of the park? B
(A) in a boat
(B) in a tram
•Why do you think Kim was impatient—she didn't
want to wait for anything? She was so excited
about what she was going to be doing that she
was only thinking of herself instead of others.
•What did Kim see that made her stop and pray?
children being kind to each other and having
fun
•How can you wait patiently without grumbling and
complaining? Answers should include thinking
of others first.

p. 97----------
•Which two dolphins raced and jumped through the
hoop? Flip and Smiley

p. 100--------
* How did Whiskers and Whitey know when to clap?
The trainer trained the seals to know when to
clap. When the trainer caught the ball with his
left hand, the seal on the left clapped. When
the trainer caught the ball with his right hand,
the seal on the right clapped.
p. 101 -------
Think About It
1. Why did Mother tell Kim and Min to stay right t, 5. How many times did Mother Seal have to tell
with them all the time? She didn't want them L Slide to dive under the ice? one time
to get lost. 4 ' £ * *6- Why was it important for him to dive the first
*2. How do you suppose Flip got his name? by gi time he was told? His life was in danger.
turning somersaults/flips in the air i nic , no
3. What animals did the Wong family see? p. 108----------
dolphins, seals, walrus, sea lion
4. What did Kim do that made her feel happy? She
prayed; she started thinking of others; she
smiled at a little boy.

88 • Down by the Sea Answer Key

Slip and Slide Part 1,pp. 102-108
p. 103---------
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them
true.
* Yes or No: Min and Kim each bought a stuffed
animal, yes
* Yes or No: Min and Kim each bought a book.
No, they bought one book to share.
* Yes or No:The girls waited until they got home
to read the book. No, they sat on a park
bench to read it.
p. 107---------
* Why is it important to obey the first time you are
told to do something? Answers will vary. We
may be in danger if we do not obey. There
may be something exciting to see if we do.
God tells us to obey.
p.108----------
Think About It
1. What did Mother Seal feed the baby seals?
milk
2. Why did Mother Seal swim out to the Deep
Blue Sea? to catch fish to eat
3. How old were the twin seals when they learned
to swim? two days old
4. Why were the twin seals named Slip and Slide?
They liked to slip on the ice and then slide
into the water.

Just for Fun Mark the right word.

Slip and Slide Part 2, pp. 109-114

o bare
• bear

this story by the sea and the other seaside sto

warm, sunny, sandy

beaches.

Down by the Sea Answer Key • 89

p.113---------- Big Trouble,, pp t 15 123
* Who were the main characters in this story?
Matka, Slip, and Slide p. 115--------
* Who do you think was a faithful friend? Matka was • A or B: Where did Min and Kim sit during the
faithful to Slip—he took care of him. Slip was whale show? B
faithful to Matka—he went home to get Slide (A) toward the back
and then returned to Matka. (B) in the front row
* What do you suppose the girls named their p. 120---------
seals? Why? Slip andSHde/Whiskers and * Why do you think Kim didn't obey her mother and
Whitey; answers will vary. father? She didn't intend to disobey; she just
didn't think when she wandered off.
p.114---------- * Was anyone with Kim when she was lost? How
Think About It
do you know? Yes, God was; He has promised
1. Who was Slip's new friend? Matka
that He will never leave US.
2. How did Matka care for his pet? He fed him
fish p.123----------
every day.
*3. What do you think Slip did if Matka went for a Think About It
walk? went fora walk, too; followed Matka * 1. Why were the seats empty in the first two rows at
4. When did Slip go to find Slide? when it was the whale show? Anyone sitting there would
winter; when no one was looking get wet.
5. Why was Matka surprised? He saw two little 2. How did Kenny know Kim? They were in the
seals. same class at school.
6. What animal show do you think Min and Kim will 3. What animals did the Wong family see in the
see next? whales aquarium? stingray, sharks, sea slugs/sea
lemon, sea mouse, sea squirt (Other
p. 114--------
animals from art may be mentioned.)

Just
for Fun Mark the o knows
right word.
Q nose

90 • Down by the Sea Answer Key

Animals in
the
Great
Outdoors
F Answer Key
The Runaway Piglet, Animals
pp. 6-11 in the Great Outdoors
P-9 ——
• When did someone notice that Little Bit was missing? feeding time
* Why do you think no one noticed right away? because the board on the pen snapped back into place
Note: Questions marked with a star (*) are designed to train p. 11---------
students to think about what they have read and draw Think About It
conclusions from it.
\_______————____________________________________________ 1. How did Little Bit get out of the pen? He
pressed against a loose board.
*2. Did Little Bit have any self-control when he got
At Home onthe Farm, p 1 out of the pen? no
• There are no suggested comprehension/ *3. How do you know? He rolled in the mud until
discussion questions. every inch of him was covered. He ate all
the apples he could eat.
*4. Why did Mr. Jones feed Little Bit at the begin-
The Littlest Piglet, pp 2-5 ning of the story but not at the end? At the
3
beginning, the piglet needed help because
P- .—— he was not getting enough to eat, but at the
* What color was Greedy? brown and white
end, he didn't need supper because he was
* What were the differences between Greedy and
eating too much.
Little Bit? Greedy was twice as big as Little
Bit; Greedy was brown and white, and Little p. 11---------
Bit was pink.
* Can you think of a word that means the opposite
of greedy? answers vary; satisfied, content

P'4---------. _________________
* How did Greedy and Little Bit react to the new
lid on the trough? Greedy grumbled, but Little
Bit liked it.
The
• !ÌS'.<ĩ?ÍSĨ?ỉỉỉ?iSỉSíẵĩ!!'’ a'eedy 6arden Patch’ pp. ’2-'8
was not able to eat Little Bit s food.
12--------
P-5 —
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them
Think About It true.
1. How did Little Bit get his name? Justin name * Yes or No: It was Lauren's job to feed the ani-
him for his size; he was the smallest piglet *2. mals before breakfast. No, itwas Justin's job.
Why do you think Justin named the brown and white
piglet "Greedy"? Answers vary; he ate more food p. 13---------
than any of the others; he crowded • Yes or No: Lady kept the geese out of the gar-
out others to get to the den.
3. food.
Why did Little Bit want to get out of the pen? to yes
p. 16---------
look for more food
* Yes or No: Dad made three little hills of dirt in
p.5-------- the garden. No, he made two hills of
dirt.
> P-17--------
* How do you know that Justin and Lauren were
Just fKTun Divide the compound hard workers? Answers vary. They offered to
words.
cornjfield help; they did each thing they were told to
barnjyard do. Mom and Dad said they were hard
outịsiđe workers.
runpway
some|thing

Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key • 91

92 • Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key
 p 18---------- the gates
Think About It * What do you think might happen because of this?
1. What job did Justin hurry to do before breakfast? Flossie could get into the garden.
feed the animals
2. Why did Dad tie string to the stakes? to help p. 28---------
Justin and Lauren get their rows straight * How did Justin and Lauren learn that "a job worth
3. What did Lauren do before she helped work in doing is worth doing well"? They worked hard in
the garden? helped do the dishes the garden, but when Justin was careless and
4. What did Justin and Lauren plant in the little hills did not close the gates, the plants were all
of dirt? pumpkin seeds trampled.
*5. What jobs do you help do at home? Do you always p. 29---------
do your best? Answers vary. * What was the most exciting part of this story?
Flossie in the garden
* Give an example of a job you could do with all
your might. Answers vary. Think About It

p. 18 * 1. Why do you think Dad wanted Justin to take

Flossie to the field? to graze; answers may
> 2.
vary
Who went to the field with Justin? Lauren, Lady,
Just f&Fun Mark the right
word. little geese
© stake 3. What did Justin and Lauren have to do before
o steak they could water the garden? pull weeds
*4. How do you think the garden looked after all the
weeds were pulled? Answers vary.
5. What happened that made the garden a mess?
Flossie trampled the plants.
Don't Quit, pp. 19-22 *6. Whose fault was it that the plants were trampled?
Why? Justin and Lauren's; they didn't close the gates.
p. 22---------
* What have you tried to do that was hard? Did 29---------
you keep trying until you could do it? Xlnswers will vary.
Think About It _ I. Draw lines to match the
1. What job did Justin ask to try? to milk the cow (Flossie) tvoỉds
Just for Fun that rhyme.
*2. Why did Justin keep trying? He wanted to learn how to milk a cow; he wanted to squirt milk to Lady.
3. Who helped Justin stack the wood? no one /tied
4. How did Lauren help? She helped Mom gather fhurt
sighed' "''■peeled

eggs and bake a

cake. In the Big Green Woods, p 31
p.22
• There are no suggested comprehension/

> discussion questions.

Just fKFun Mark the right

® wood Little Deer's Spots, pp 32-35
o would P-33-—
* A or B: What was the fawn's bed made of? B
(A) wood
(B) leaves
* Where does this story take place? in the Big
A Busy Day, pp 23-29 Green Woods

p. 24* What
——— did Justin and Lauren forget to do? close p. 34---------
* A or B: Where did Justin and Lauren take * A or B:Who said, "Be happy that you have your
Flossie? A spots"? B
(A) to the far field (A) Mother Deer
(B)to the garden (B)Mother Wild Duck

Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key • 93

p 35--------- p.45----------
Think About It Think About It
1. Where did Little Deer live? in the Big Green 1. What did Little Deer see on the father deer's
Woods, near the Blue Pool head? antlers
2. Describe Little Deer's bed. It was a pile of 2. What did Little Deer think the antlers were? a
leaves. little tree with branches
3. Who took care of Little Deer when Mother Deer 3. Name the animals Little Deer asked about his
was away? Mother Wild Duck antler, rabbit, turtle, bird, frog (Mr. Bullfrog)
4. Why did Little Deer want his spots to go away? *4. What did Little Deer learn about a deer's ant
so he could go alone to see the world lers? Their antlers grow; they can't be found.
Their antlers fall off each winter. New antlers
*5. Why did Little Deer have spots? God made fawns
grow each spring. Some things can't be hur-
spotted to protect them. Their spots hide
ried; we must wait patiently for them.
them because the spots look like sunlight
shining on the leaves. * Have you ever wanted something that you had to
wait a long time for? What was it? Answers will
* How can you be patient today? Answers will vary.
vary.
p. 45---------
p. 35--------

Just for Fun Mark the right word. Just inĩUĨ1 Mark the right word.
0 one o blew
o won Q blue
The Big New World, pp. 36-39
p. 39--------- birth\^ ,turn
Think About It ...... At Blue Pool, p. 47 world^/**** ††††/-
1. How did Little Deer feel when his mother took ------------------—------ --------
TỊ 4 g • There are no suggested comprehension / — t?-
him to see everything in the woods? thrilled, happy
■Ck-J discussion questions.
*2. Why do you think Mother Deer had Little _ go with her before all his spots
were gone? e ar th
Answers vary; to learn about the world before he went alone to see it fern/ "''twirled
3.What did Little Deer see in the big world? farm, red barns, Mr. Jones and
his wife, white geese (Duke, Big Bertha)
4.What did Little Deer hear at the farm? turkeys gobbling, a goose hissing
*5. Do you know another name for autumn? fall Little Deer's Antlers, pp. 40-
*6. What happened to Little Deer's spots? When his new winter coat grew, it 45
was all one color.
p. 44
p. 39--------- * What was the most exciting
or surprising part of the
story? Little Deer saw his
reflection and finally found
his antlers.
rfa Draw lines to match the words Just for Fun
that rhyme.

****p. 49----
Note: Help child reword false statements to make them true.
• Yes or No: Tommy Tad and Polly Wog both have long tails, yes
p. 50--------
††††Yes or No: Minnie Minnow shared two Wiggly bugs with Polly Wog. No, Tommy Tad shared the Wiggly
bugs.

p 53----------
Think About It
1. Where do Tommy Tad and Polly Wog live?
Blue Pool
2. Where do Tommy Tad and Polly Wog find bugs and water weeds to eat? Mud Bank
3. What game did Tommy Tad and Polly Wog want to play with the minnows? tag
*4. Why do you thinkTommyTad and Polly Wog were frightened by a little minnow? They thought an enemy was

94 • Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key

WO Tiny Tadpoles, pp. 49-53

near.
p. 66---------
Think About It
1. How are the tadpoles changing? Their back legs are growing. Their eyes are getting bigger. They
have little bumps near their heads. Their tails are shorter and look ragged along the edges.
*2. Was Tommy Tad wise to swim up to see the big bird? Why? No; he was foolish to go so close to
danger.

Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key • 95

 p.53 3. How many times did the frogs have to tell Tommy
Tad and Polly Wog to hide? onetime *4. Why was it
important for them to hide the first time they were
told? Their lives were in danger.

p. 66 —

Ỉ, for Fun Mark the right

word.
® side
o sighed
The Fishing Hole, pp. 54-59
p.57----------
* A or B: Who beat Tom my Tad to the worm? B
(A) Polly Wog No More Tadpoles, pp. 67-71
(B) a fish
p. 71
p. 58--------- Think About It
* What was the most exciting part of the story? 1. What flies does Polly Wog like? big, fat, blue-
Tommy tried to go after the worm, but a fish and-green flies
beat him to it, and the fish flew into the air. 2. Whom did Polly Wog almost bump into? Ring-
tail, the raccoon
p.59---------- 3. How do you suppose Ringtail got so round? by
Think About It eating
*1. Whose shadow do you thinkTommyTad saw? the 4. What was inside the bumps? the tadpoles'
boys' front legs
*2. Why do you suppose the tadpoles swam back to
the top of Blue Pool? The boys were being p. 71---------
quiet, and the tadpoles probably thought the
danger was gone.
Just foFrUH Mark the light
3. What ate the worm? a fish word.
*4. What happened to the fish? One of the boysr^ o Stair
caught it.
® stare
*5. Do you thinkTommy Tad would want to eat a fat
worm now? Why? No; he wouldn't wan
anyone to catch him.
*6, What kind of animal do you think Old Shellhouse
or Little Snapper is? turtle

p.59----------
Leap Frog, pp. 72-79
Just foFpun Mark the right p. 78---------
word. * Who were the main characters? Polly Wog and
o to Tommy Tad
* How did they change from the beginning to the
o too
end? Answers vary; from tadpoles to frogs;
® two they learned to work together, to take care of
each other, to not give up.

Strange Changes, pp. 60-66 p.79----------

Think About It
*1. Why do you suppose Tommy Tad and Polly Wog
needed to be strong hoppers? to hop away from
their enemies
2. How did the frogs dive into the water? headfirst
*3. How did Tommy Tad show kindness to Polly Wog?
He let her dive first.
*4. Why do you think the little frogs didn't eat the
worms? They didn't want anyone to catch them;
they remembered the boys/worms from before.

96 • Animals in the Great Outdoors Answer Key

 * Do you know what will happen to the little frogs' tails? Sunshine on the Inside, pp. 87-91
They will get shorter until they disappear.
* Tommy Tad and Polly Wog took turns being the p 91----------
leader. In what ways do you take turns with your
Think About It
brothers or sisters? Answers will vary.
1. Why was Jennifer sad? because it was raining
p. 79 and she couldn't feed the squirrels
2. What did Jennifer's mom say to do to bring some
sunshine inside? Think of everything good
that rain will do; help others and make them
happy.
3. What did Jennifer do to help others? set the ta-
ble for breakfast; helped her brother get
dressed; helped clear breakfast table and do
dishes; helped bake cookies; fixed peaches
for lunch

* How can you help bring sunshine inside on a

rainy day? Answers will vary; explain that
whining and complaining will keep work and
play from being pleasant.

p. 91---------

Shy Little Squirrel, pp. 82-86

p. 82---------

* A or B: What does the squirrel nest look like? B s A2Sunny Day, pp 92-96
(A) a big hole in the ground
(B)a big ball of sticks and leaves
Down by the Old Oak Trees, p. 81
• There are no suggested comprehension/
discussion questions.

p. 86---------
Think About It
1. Where does Jennifer like to walk? along the
stone wall near her house
2. What was growing by the stone wall? two large
oak trees
3. What was near the top of one tree? a squirrel's
nest
4. What did Jennifer put on top of the stone wall for
the squirrels to eat? dried corn, nuts
*5. Why do you suppose the little squirrel kept watching
Jennifer? to see if she was coming closer; to
see if she would harm him
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hink About It
* 1. What did Jennifer do to show that she was thankful
for a beautiful day? She prayed; thanked God
for the beautiful day.
*2. Why did Jennifer hop right out of bed? She didn't
want to make her family late for Sunday
school.
3. Who went for a walk with Jennifer and Jordan?
Ginger
*4. Why did Jordan call Ginger a bad dog? She kept
chasing squirrels after she was told to stop;
she didn't come when she was called.
*5. How did Ginger act when she was scolded? When
she was praised? sad, hung her head when
scolded; happy, wiggled all over when praised

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Just for Pun Mark the right word.

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Jennifer Obeys, pp. 97-103 p. 110 —

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* How do you think Jennifer felt when the little
squirrel came to eat again? Answers will vary;
she probably felt happy that she had taken
Jordan with her.
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Think About It
* 1. How did Jennifer know the little squirrel was
afra id of her? He wouldn't eat the corn she
put out. A Happy Pair, pp. 111-117
2. Why didn't Jennifer want to take Jordan with her to
feed the squirrels? She thought he might frighten p.113----------
them. * Why did Sara Su have to help do dishes before
*3. How did Jennifer obey? gladly, quickly she could watch the birds? Tam and Kim Lee
set the table for her; because she watched
* Do you think it was easy for Jennifer to obey her the wrens while she should have been
parents? Answers vary. working; she didn't obey.
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Just for Fun Mark the right word. o pause Note: Help child reword false statements to make them
true.
® paws * Yes or No: Mrs. Rusty laid three speckled eggs
in the nest. No, she laid five eggs.
• Yes or No: Rusty Wren sang when he thought of
all the bugs close by. yes
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Out in the Big
Backyard, pp. 104-105 1. How many eggs were in the nest? five
2. What surprise did Mrs. Rusty have for Rusty
• There are no suggested comprehension/ Wren? Baby birds hatched from the eggs.
discussion questions. 3. How long did it take for the eggs to hatch? about
two weeks
*4. Why do you think the baby wrens had their
Rusty Wren, pp. 106-110 mouths open wide? They were hungry.
5. What did the baby wrens eat? bugs, ants
p. 108---------
(insects)
* How does your home compare to Rusty Wren's
new home? Answers will vary. p. 117---------
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Think About It
* 1. How did Mrs. Chen know the bird was a wren? Just for Fun Mark the right word.
by the way it held up its tail ® pair
2. Where did Mrs. Rusty want to live? near the o pear
farmhouse
*3. Why did Rusty Wren think the cherry tree would
be a good home? It was near the farmhouse;
it was a good place to hunt for bugs.
*4. Why did Rusty Wren like the little house? Other
birds and animals wouldn't fit through the
hole.
*5. Why did Mrs. Rusty like the little house? It Hummer, pp. 118-125
p. was 120
* new. Which bird do you think chose its home Note: Help child reword false statements to make them true.
wisely—Rusty Wren or Mrs. Rusty? Why? Rusty * Yes or No: The tiny bird that the children saw by the
Wren; being safe is more important than living in a flowers was a baby wren. No, the tiny bird by the
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 • Yes or No: Although a hummingbird is moving its
wings very fast, it can stay in one spot to eat. yes
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Think About It
* 1. Why did the children call the bird Hummer? Its
wings moved so fast that it sounded as if it
were humming.
2. What kind of bill did Hummer have? a long,
pointed bill
3. What is the difference about the way a hum-
mingbird can fly? It can fly upside down; it can Busy Birders, pp. 134-139
stay in one spot.
*4. Describe a hummingbird's nest. It's tiny (about one p. 136---------
inch across). It's made with cobwebs and soft * Why do you think Mrs. Robin Redbreast spends
plants (moss, ferns). a lot of time sitting on her nest? to keep the
eggs warm so they will hatch; to protect the
eggs from enemies
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* Which kind of bird do you like best? Answers
vary.
* Why do you think God made so many different
kinds of birds? Answers vary.
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Think About It
* 1. Why did the children think the baby robin was
another kind of bird? It didn't look like Jolly
Robin.
How does the baby robin look different from the
mother robin? Mrs. Robin has a red breast; the
young robin had a speckled tummy.
Jolly Robin, pp 126-133 *3. Which bird do you think is largest—Rusty Wren,
Hummer, or Jolly Robin? Which is smallest?
p-126------------ Largest—Jolly Robin; smallest—Hummer
* Have you ever done something kind to surprise *4. Who are the busy birders in our story? Tam,
someone? How did you feel? Answers will vary. SaraSu, Kim Lee
p. 129--------- p. 139-------
* Why do you thinkTam said to look into the nest
when Jolly Robin was gone? He wanted to see
inside the nest; he didn't want to frighten Jolly
Robin.

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Think About It
* 1. Why did the children call the bird Jolly Robin
Redbreast? He sounded jolly when he chirped;
he had a red breast.
2. What did Jolly Robin pull from the ground? an
earthworm Along the Edge of the Woods, p 140
3. Why did Mrs. Robin Redbreast need another • There are no suggested comprehension/
nest? She was getting ready to lay more eggs. discussion questions.
4. Tell how she made her nest soft. She put grass
clippings inside.
*5. Who do you think is oldest—Tam, Sara Su, or Kim
Lee? Why? Who do you think is youngest? Why?
Oldest—Tam; he is biggest. Youngest— Kim
Lee; she is smallest; she doesn't go to school
yet; Sara Su hugged her little sister.

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Ringtail the Raccoon, pp. 142-149 4. Why did Mrs. Raccoon tell Ringtail to stay away
from the big white house? because a dog lived
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• Can you name and describe all four 5. What happened to Ringtail when he didn't obey?
raccoons? He got treed (chased up a tree) by Lobo, the
Ringtail—darkest rings around tail dog.
Bandit—largest mask Rascal—longest
whiskers Carley—smallest
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• When Ringtail goes to Blue Pool, what does he
always catch to eat? bugs
• One time he caught what animal—a duck or a
frog 7 a frog
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Think About It
1. Where does Ringtail live? in a hollow log,
Blue Pool, in the Big Green Woods
2
- *^,1™,hi,19S does Ringta"love ,0 do? Me First, pp. 158-! 64 eat, sleep r

3. Why did Ringtail forget about eating one spring morning? He fellasleep. p.
4. Where did he fall asleep? at the tiptop of a tree 158
*5. What do you think rocked him to sleep? the swaying of the tall tree *
*6. Did the nest belong to a crow? How do you P-160---------- Who
was

know? No; crows'eggs are blue-green, not white. * Describe when and where this story takes
1 place, near Big Green Woods, in a cornfield,
P’* 1 249 probably on a farm, late at night
near Ringtail thinking of on the way to the cornfield? He
was thinking of himself; he wanted to be first.

* What valuable lesson did Ringtail learn while he

waited in the tree? to be unselfish; to think of
others first
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Think About It
1. Where did Mrs. Raccoon take the little raccoons for
their treat? a cornfield
2. How did the corn taste? sweet, juicy
3. When did Ringtail go back to the cornfield? the
next evening, before dark
*4. Why do you think Ringtail waited so long in the
p. 156--------- tree? He waited until it was safe to leave.
* What could have happened to Ringtail when 5. What did Ringtail think about while he waited? He
thought about how selfish he was.

* Do you usually think ofyourselfor others first? How

can you show that you are thinking of others?
Answers will vary.

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 * What is another name for a hat? cap
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• What is another word for a bag? sack
• What did Pat's cat do to the sack? patted it (then she may have sat on it or crawled inside)
p. 41---------
• Who is the boy in the story? Bob
• How old is Bob?s/X
• What things can Bob do? hop, box, jump, and hit
p. 42---------
• What do you think Bob will mop? floor
• How does Bob dock his boat? He ties it up so it won't float away.
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• What did Mom make for Dean? a cake
• What gifts did Dean get for his birthday? a bike, a game, and a kite

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• Name the girls who came to Dean's party. Jan and Jane
• Name the boys who came to Dean's party.
Mike, Pete, and Dave
*2. Why does Pete give treats to Mack? because Mack did a trick
• What did Jan give the clown to try to help him smile? a jar of grape jam
• What did Jan offer the clown to help him smile? a crown and a ride on her bike
• Why couldn't the clown smile? His frown was painted on.
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• Who found the bird nest, Chad or Barb? Chad
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Do You Know?
1. What season of the year was it? summer *2. Were the children in school then? no

• Where were the children playing? under the apple tree

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? An- Do You Know?
 r 1, 5 * What do you think Mr. and Mrs. Bird could
nswers ijH. bd teach baby birds? how to fly; how to get their

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* In this poem, what word rhymes with play? day
* What two words rhyme in the second stanza? might, right
* Why did the author write this poem? Answers vary; to teach the reader that it is more important to watch, listen,
and work than to talk. We should be very careful about what we say.
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• What did George like to play? soldier
* What kind of game were the boys playing when George drilled them? Answers vary, (soldier, marching, etc.)
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• Who was his best teacher? his mother
• What kind of country did George Washington help America become? free
* What important lesson can we learn from George Washington? to do our best every day
* What do you think the crow should do to reach the water? Answers vary.
p 40----------
Think About It
1. Why was Mr. Crow so thirsty? He had been out in the sun all day long.
2. Who told Mr. Crow about the pitcher? Peter Rabbit
3. Why couldn't he get any water from the pitcher? He could not reach the water with his bill.
4. At first, what did Mr. Crow try to do to the pitcher? He tried to tip it over.
5. What was the last thing he did to get water out of the pitcher? He dropped rocks into the pitcher to raise the water
level.
• There are no suggested comprehension/ discussion
questions.
p. 29---------
* Who was the farmer thinking of when he tried to return the gold? the merchant
p. 30---------
* Who was the merchant thinking of when he refused to take the gold? the farmer
p.32----------
 * Why did the farmer and the merchant have more that year than ever before? Answers vary; to show that honesty and
kindness reap rewards
Think About It
* Will there always be a reward for doing something good? Why? Answers vary.
• What was the farmer depending on his corn to
do? to provide food and money for his family
* How did God help the Pilgrims? God sent Indians to show them how to find food; He made the crops to grow.
• What was the most important thing the Pilgrims did on the first Thanksgiving Day? They thanked God.
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’ How are crabs different from people? Answers vary. People have skeletons on the inside; crabs have skeletons on
the outside. People have two legs; crabs have eight legs. Crabs have pincers instead of hands. People walk
forward; crabs walk sideways.
* How is the hard shell helpful to the crab? It protects him from his enemies.
• Who gave the crab his hard shell for protection? God

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• What will happen if a crab loses an eye, claw, or leg? Another one will grow.
* Give one way a crab acts that is the opposite of how a person should act. Crabs are quick to get angry and fight.
People should be slow to anger and quick to forgive.
Think About It
1.What does the crab have to protect him from harm? a hard shell, skeleton on the outside, claws, pincers, and eye
pegs he can pull in
2.How does a crab walk differently than other animals? He walks sideways.
• A or B: What do we call a group offish that are swimming together? B
(A) a tank offish
(B)a school offish
p. 21---------
* What did Kenny miss because he didn't come right away? opening his letter
* Could you tell how Kenny felt about missing it? How could you tell? Yes, he seemed upset or dis- appoin ted when he
said, "I said I was coming."

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* Was Kenny thinking of others when he forgot to write the thank-you note? Why? No, he was more interested in what he
wanted to do; he had a habit of putting off things for others.
p. 24---------
* A or B: Where was Uncle Mike going to take Kenny and Hayley? A
(A) to the park
(B) to the catfish farm p.25 —
* Because of the way Kenny is acting, do you think he will be ready when Uncle Mike comes to get him? Answers will
vary.
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• A or B: What did the boys watch the sea gull eat for breakfast? B
(A) a crab
(B)a clam

p.41—-
• How does God feel when you are angry or 7 unkind? Why? Answers vary; God feels sad, because He loves US but
He hates sin; He knows sin will hurt us and others.
• A or B: How did Devin show kindness to Kaitlin? B
(A) He offered to let her help him catch some crabs.
(B)He offered to let her help him catch more fish.

p 42----------
Think About It
1.Where did Devin and Kenny sleep? outside, on the lawn
*2. Why do you suppose the sea gull dropped the clam onto the rocks? to break open the shell
3. What did Kenny see in the sand? an unbroken shell, crabs running sideways
*4. Why do you think Devin was able to catch the fish in the sea? Devin kept trying; he didn't give up.

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* Where does this story take place? way up north near the Deep Blue Sea
* Describe the difference between the setting in

ries in this reader. This story takes place in the ice, cold, and snow. The other stories tell about
he disobeyed? He could have been hurt or made into a coonskin cap.
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Think About It
1. What was Ringtail doing when Jasper Jay flew over? playing with Bandit
 2. Where was the big white house? on the other side of the small cornfield
*3. Who do you think told Mrs. Raccoon about Jasper Jay's message? Bandit