Hungry Caterpillar
What did the caterpillar eat first after hatching from the egg?
He ate one apple.
What was the spider busy doing throughout the story?
She was spinning her web.
Why was the cricket upset at the beginning of the story?
He could not make a sound with his wings.
Why did the little firefly leave the other fireflies?
He was searching for other fireflies to be with.
How did the caterpillar feel after eating so much food on Saturday?
He had a stomachache.
Name two animals that talked to the spider.
Possible answers: horse, cow, sheep, goat, dog, cat, duck, rooster, pig, or owl.
Which animals did the cricket meet during his journey?
He met many animals like a locust, praying mantis, worm, and bee.
What kinds of lights did the firefly mistake for other fireflies?
Lanterns, candles, flashlights, and fireworks.
What happened after the caterpillar stayed inside the cocoon
He turned into a beautiful butterfly.
Why didn’t the spider play with the other animals?
She was focused on building her web.
What did the other crickets want the little cricket to do?
They wanted him to chirp.
How did the firefly feel during most of the story?
He felt lonely.
Why do you think the caterpillar kept eating more and more food?
Because he was growing bigger.
What happened at the end of the story when the fly landed on the web?
The spider caught the fly.
What finally happened at the end of the story?
The cricket finally made a chirping sound.
What happened at the end of the story?
He finally found other fireflies flashing in the dark.
What lesson can we learn from the caterpillar’s transformation?
Growth and change take time.
What character trait describes the spider best? Why?
Possible answers: hardworking, focused, determined.
How do you think the cricket felt when he finally chirped?
He probably felt proud, happy, or excited.
What lesson can we learn from the firefly’s journey?
Friendship and belonging are important.