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Bink and Gollie

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by Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee

Part of the Bink and Gollie series · Book 1 of 2

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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

14 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1What did Bink buy that Gollie thought was silly at first?

Comprehensioneasy

2In the second story, what did Gollie want to visit?

Comprehensioneasy

3What eventually happened to Bink's big yellow balloon?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Gollie eventually said Bink's fancy socks were 'fancy' too?

Inferencemedium

5Why did Gollie decide to build a Grand Canyon in their living room instead of insisting they travel there?

Inferencemedium

6How did Bink show she cared about Gollie after the big yellow balloon floated away?

Inferencehard

7What lesson does Bink and Gollie's friendship teach us about being different?

thememedium

8What is one big idea the story 'The Grand Canyon' teaches us about playing?

thememedium

9How did Gollie's feelings about Bink's fancy socks change from the beginning to the end of the first story?

analysishard

10What does the word 'pompoms' mean in the story about Bink's socks?

Vocabularyeasy

11In the story, Gollie described the Grand Canyon as 'immense.' What does 'immense' mean?

Vocabularymedium

12When Bink tried to 'reassure' Gollie about the balloon, what was she trying to do?

Vocabularymedium

13If you were Bink, would you have shared one of your fancy socks with Gollie? Why or why not?

discussionhard

14What is something you and a friend like to do together, even if you like different things?

discussionhard

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Key Vocabulary

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Bink and Gollie? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Bink and Gollie, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Bink and Gollie make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Bink and Gollie to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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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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