Book Facts
Who is the author?
A. DJ Corchin
B. Ronald McDonald
C. Mickey Mouse
A. DJ Corchin
Explain a time you PERSEVERED or continually practiced in order to achieve a goal
Any response is appropriate.
The main character has no name.
T or F
T however, she might have a name, but her name was not revealed in the story.
What is an illustrator?
An illustrator is a person that draws or creates pictures in books, magazines, etc.
What does the girl start with at the beginning of the story?
A. An idea
B. An egg
C. A rock
A. An idea
Have you ever had a big idea or project that required some COLLABORATION or help from others?
Any response is correct.
Can the word "NO" actually be "heavy, hard to carry, and kinda hurt?"
T or F
T and F. Words in themselves cannot physically be heavy but sometimes it can feel that way and sometimes words can definitely hurt mentally.
What is an author?
An author is a writer of a book, article, report etc.
How many No's did she end up with in the end?
A. 998
B. 999
C. 1000
C. 1000
Have you ever felt unsure about someone else helping out with YOUR idea? What are the pros and cons about getting help for an idea?
Any response is correct.
Her idea got so big that "it was clear she needed help."
T. On page 20 the story reads, "Her idea got so big. It was clear she needed help."
Define perseverance:
Perseverance is continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulty.
What do the No's become at the end of the story?
A. One big YES!
B. Nothing
C. A skunk
A. One big YES!
Have you ever had an idea that someone else didn't like or you were told "no" about your idea? What did you do? How did you feel?
All answers are correct.
Pablo Picasso is the illustrator.
T or F
F. Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish artist known for his paintings, sculptures, ceramics and theater designs who spent most of his adult life in France.
The illustrator of the book A Thousand No's is Dan Daugherty.
What does collaboration mean?
Collaboration means working together with someone to produce or create something.