There is a Bird on Your Head! Reading Comprehension Questions
by Mo Willems
Part of the Elephant & Piggie series · Book 4 of 25
Book Summary
Gerald the elephant is surprised and then upset when he discovers birds making a nest on his head. His friend Piggie tries to help him get rid of them, leading to a funny solution when the birds decide to move.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 8 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about There is a Bird on Your Head!.
1.Who is the elephant in the story?
2.What did Piggie tell Gerald was on his head first?
3.What did the birds start to do on Gerald's head?
4.Why did Gerald ask Piggie for help with the birds?
5.What is a lesson we can learn from Gerald and Piggie in this story?
6.What does it mean to be 'upset' like Gerald was?
7.What part of the story made you laugh the most?
8.If you had birds building a nest on your head, what would you do?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from There is a Bird on Your Head! to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading There is a Bird on Your Head! with children.
What was your favorite part of There is a Bird on Your Head!? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from There is a Bird on Your Head!, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did There is a Bird on Your Head! make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend There is a Bird on Your Head! 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 There is a Bird on Your Head!?
There is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 1.2. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for There is a Bird on Your Head!?
ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for There is a Bird on Your Head!, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use There is a Bird on Your Head! 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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