Key Ideas and Details
Where do the children like to go on their way home from school?
to the vet clinic
Look at pages 2 and 3. How does the illustrations help you understand the setting for the story?
The pictures show the clinic, the kids walking toward it, and that it is during the day.
Who are the characters in this story?
Lulu, Ajay, Darcy, Aunt Elly, and Maggie
Why does Aunt Elly's friend Maggie need help?
She broke her arm and needs help caring for rescued guinea pigs.
Look at pages 8 and 9. How do the illustrations help you understand the characters' feelings.
By letting me actually see how sad or worried people are instead of just telling me.
What does Maggie do?
She rescues guinea pigs.
Why do guinea pigs need to be rescued?
Some people are allergic to the fur; some get another pet that can hurt a guinea pig; some just set them free.
Look at pages 12 and 13. How does the illustration support the text?
It shows rows and rows of cages in the clinic, as described in the text.
Why are the children so amazed on page 11?
There were so many rescued guinea pigs.
What does Aunt Elly show the children?
lots of guinea pigs in cages
Look at pages 16 and 17. How does the illustration help you understand what "hold and pet" means?
It shows children holding/rubbing the guinea pigs' fur.
Why do you think Lulu wants to know what helpers have to do?
She wants to help.
What has to happen before the guinea pigs can go to new homes?
They have to be happy with people.
Look at pages 16 and 17. How does the illustration help you know how both the kids and the guinea pigs feel?
They look happy and relaxed.
How do you think Lulu, Ajay, and Darcy feel when they talk to their class about the guinea pigs?
proud, important