Bink and Gollie Reading Comprehension Questions
by Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee
Part of the Bink and Gollie series · Book 1 of 2
Book Summary
Bink and Gollie is a heartwarming early reader book about two best friends, Bink and Gollie, who are very different but share a strong bond. The book is divided into three short stories, each exploring their unique personalities, their friendship, and how they navigate their differences through compromise, imagination, and understanding.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Bink and Gollie.
1.What did Bink buy that Gollie thought was silly at first?
2.In the second story, what did Gollie want to visit?
3.What eventually happened to Bink's big yellow balloon?
4.Why do you think Gollie eventually said Bink's fancy socks were 'fancy' too?
5.Why did Gollie decide to build a Grand Canyon in their living room instead of insisting they travel there?
6.How did Bink show she cared about Gollie after the big yellow balloon floated away?
7.What lesson does Bink and Gollie's friendship teach us about being different?
8.What is one big idea the story 'The Grand Canyon' teaches us about playing?
9.How did Gollie's feelings about Bink's fancy socks change from the beginning to the end of the first story?
10.What does the word 'pompoms' mean in the story about Bink's socks?
11.In the story, Gollie described the Grand Canyon as 'immense.' What does 'immense' mean?
12.When Bink tried to 'reassure' Gollie about the balloon, what was she trying to do?
13.If you were Bink, would you have shared one of your fancy socks with Gollie? Why or why not?
14.What is something you and a friend like to do together, even if you like different things?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Bink and Gollie to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Bink and Gollie with children.
What was your favorite part of Bink and Gollie? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Bink and Gollie, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Bink and Gollie make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Bink and Gollie to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Bink and Gollie?
Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Bink and Gollie?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Bink and Gollie, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Bink and Gollie for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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