I Love My New Toy! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 5 of 25
Book Summary
Piggie is excited about her new toy, a flicky-flier. She shows it to Gerald, who accidentally breaks it when he throws it too hard. Piggie is very sad and angry, but Gerald helps her realize they can still have fun by imagining playing with the broken toy, and that their friendship is what truly matters.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about I Love My New Toy!.
1.What new toy did Piggie get?
2.What happened to Piggie's new toy?
3.Who broke Piggie's new toy?
4.Why was Piggie sad after Gerald threw the toy?
5.What did Piggie learn was more important than the toy?
6.What does it mean to 'imagine' playing with the toy?
7.What would you do if your friend accidentally broke your new toy?
8.What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from I Love My New Toy! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading I Love My New Toy! with children.
What was your favorite part of I Love My New Toy!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from I Love My New Toy!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did I Love My New Toy! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend I Love My New Toy! to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Mo Willems wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is I Love My New Toy!?
I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for I Love My New Toy!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for I Love My New Toy!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use I Love My New Toy! 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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