The Littles Reading Comprehension Questions
by John Peterson
Part of the The Littles series · Book 1 of 3
Book Summary
The Littles are a tiny family who live secretly in the walls of the Bigg family's house. They "borrow" items from the Biggs to survive. When the Biggs go on vacation, the Littles face challenges like finding food and avoiding a mouse. Their adventures continue when the Biggs' messy cousin, Henry, comes to stay, making their secret lives even harder to keep hidden.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Littles.
1.What is the name of the tiny family who lives in the walls of the Bigg family's house?
2.What special ability does Dinky Little have that helps his family?
3.Why did the Littles face a food shortage after the Biggs went on vacation?
4.Why do you think the Littles were so careful not to be seen by the Biggs or Henry?
5.How do you think Dinky Little felt when he decided to fly outside to find food for his hungry family?
6.What might happen if Henry discovered the Littles living in the house?
7.What lesson does Dinky's action of finding food for his family teach the Littles?
8.What is one main idea the story teaches about the Littles' family?
9.How did Henry's arrival change the way the Littles had to live in the Bigg family's house?
10.What does the word "borrowing" mean when the Littles do it from the Biggs?
11.In the story, what does it mean if food becomes "scarce" for the Littles?
12.When the Littles were "grateful" for Dinky's courage, how did they feel?
13.If you were a Little, what would be the hardest part about living secretly in a human house?
14.What is something helpful you could do for your family, just like Dinky helped the Littles by finding food?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Littles to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Littles with children.
What was your favorite part of The Littles? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Littles, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Littles make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Littles to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think John Peterson wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Littles?
The Littles by John Peterson is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 3.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Littles?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Littles, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Littles 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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