The Littles to the Rescue Reading Comprehension Questions
by John Peterson
Part of the The Littles series · Book 3 of 3
Book Summary
The Littles, a tiny family living secretly in the walls of the Biggs' house, face a big challenge when the Biggs go on vacation and a new, very tidy family, the Newcombs, moves in. The Newcombs unknowingly throw away many of the Littles' precious belongings, forcing Tom, Lucy, and Dinky to bravely retrieve their items and protect their home without being discovered, all while avoiding the Newcombs' curious cat, Sampson.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Littles to the Rescue.
1.What did the Biggs family do at the very beginning of the story?
2.Who moved into the Biggs' house after they left for vacation?
3.What was the main problem the Littles faced because of the Newcombs' tidiness?
4.Why were the Littles worried when the Newcombs started cleaning the house?
5.How did Dinky Little's ability to fly help the other Littles?
6.What do you think would have happened if Tom, Lucy, and Dinky had not worked together to get their things back?
7.What lesson does the story teach about working together?
8.What is one big idea the story teaches about solving problems?
9.How can you tell that the Littles were brave during their adventure?
10.In the story, the Biggs family went on "vacation." What does "vacation" mean?
11.When the Newcombs moved in "unexpectedly," what does that mean?
12.If Tom and Lucy needed to "retrieve" their dollhouse furniture from the trash, what did they need to do?
13.If you were a Little, what would be the hardest part about living in a human house and trying to stay hidden?
14.What is something you would do to help your family if your home was in danger like the Littles' home was?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Littles to the Rescue to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Littles to the Rescue with children.
What was your favorite part of The Littles to the Rescue? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Littles to the Rescue, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Littles to the Rescue make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Littles to the Rescue 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 to the Rescue?
The Littles to the Rescue 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 to the Rescue?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Littles to the Rescue, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Littles to the Rescue 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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