Characters
The Rabbit Listened: Who stayed with Taylor and listened?
The rabbit.
The Day You Begin: Where do the children share their experiences?
At school, in their classroom.
The Rabbit Listened: What does proud mean?
Feeling happy or pleased about something you accomplished.
The Rabbit Listened: Taylor's blocks fall down. How do you think Taylor feels?
Sad, disappointed, or upset.
The Bad Seed: What are some of the bad things the seed does at the beginning of the story?
He cuts in line, lies, and does other unkind things.
When Sophie Gets Angry: How did Sophie feel when her sister took the gorilla?
Very angry.
When Sophie Gets Angry: Where does Sophie go after leaving her house?
Into the woods, where she eventually climbs a tree.
When Sophie Gets Angry: What does furious mean?
Extremely angry.
The Most Magnificent Thing: The girl keeps trying to make her invention. What does this tell us about her?
She is determined and creative.
What can the character do after making a mistake?
He can learn from it and try to make a better choice.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: How did Beatrice's feelings about making mistakes change?
At first, she was afraid of mistakes. Later, she learned to laugh at them.
After the Fall: Why is the wall an important place in the story?
Humpty loved watching birds there, but after falling he became afraid to climb it.
The Most Magnificent Thing: What does frustrated mean? How does the girl show this feeling?
Upset because something isn't working the way she wants. She becomes angry when her invention doesn't turn out right.
The Day You Begin: Why might Angelina feel nervous about sharing her summer experiences?
She worries that her experiences are different from those of her classmates.
What big mistake does Beatrice make during the talent show?
She cracks an egg on her head instead of the egg she is supposed to use in her act.
The Bad Seed: Why did the Bad Seed begin behaving badly?
He had experienced frightening, difficult events and became unhappy and bitter.
The Year We Learned to Fly: How does using their imaginations help the children experience their surroundings differently?
They imagine flying beyond the places where they feel stuck, bored, or unhappy.
After the Fall: What does courage mean? How does Humpty show it?
Doing something even though you're afraid. Humpty climbs the wall despite his fear.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: Why does Beatrice laugh after making a mistake in front of everyone?
She realizes that making a mistake doesn't have to be terrible or embarrassing.
What does the rabbit do differently from the other animals?
The rabbit stays close, listens, and gives Taylor time to feel and express emotions.
After the Fall: How is Humpty Dumpty different at the end of the story?
He faces his fear of heights and becomes more courageous.
When Sophie Gets Angry: How does the natural setting help Sophie change her feelings?
The peaceful sights and sounds of nature help her become calmer.
The Bad Seed: What does perseverance mean? How does it connect to the Bad Seed's decision to change?
Continuing to try even when something is difficult. He works on improving his behavior little by little.
The Year We Learned to Fly: Why do you think the grandmother teaches the children to use their imaginations when life feels difficult?
She wants them to recognize their inner strength and find hope and new possibilities, even during challenges.
The Year We Learned To Fly: What is the deeper lesson the children learn about facing challenges?
They learn that imagination, family wisdom, and inner strength can help them face challenges and see new possibilities.