Instructions
Read the story carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow. Try to write your answers in full sentences.
The Little Bear's Big Jar
In a cosy, little cottage at the edge of a big, green wood lived a little bear named Barnaby. Barnaby loved one thing more than anything else in the world: honey. He had a special, big, blue jar that he always kept full of sweet, golden honey.
One sunny morning, Barnaby woke up and wanted a big spoonful of honey for his breakfast. He went to his cupboard, but the big, blue jar was not there! His heart sank. He looked under his bed. He looked behind the curtains. The jar was gone.
Barnaby felt a tear roll down his furry cheek. He decided he must be brave and go look for it. He put on his favourite red boots and walked out into the wood.
He soon saw his friend, Squeaky the squirrel, sitting on a branch. "Squeaky, have you seen my big, blue honey jar?" asked Barnaby.
"I saw Rabbit rolling something blue towards the river this morning," chattered Squeaky.
Barnaby thanked his friend and hurried towards the river. There, by the water, was Rabbit, trying to wash mud off the big, blue jar. "I found it stuck in the mud!" Rabbit explained. "I was cleaning it for you."
Barnaby was so happy! He gave Rabbit a big bear hug. Together, they carried the jar home, and Barnaby shared his honey with the helpful Rabbit.
Questions
- What is the name of the little bear?
___________________________________________________ - What colour was Barnaby's special honey jar?
___________________________________________________ - Why was Barnaby upset at the beginning of the story?
a) He could not find his red boots.
b) His honey jar was missing.
c) He did not want to go into the wood. - Who told Barnaby where to find his jar?
___________________________________________________ - What was Rabbit doing with the jar by the river?
___________________________________________________ - How do you think Barnaby felt when he found his jar? Circle one word and explain why.
Sad Angry Relieved
I think he felt ______________ because ________________________________
________________________________________________________________. - What did Barnaby do to thank Rabbit at the end of the story?
___________________________________________________
Answer Key
- The little bear's name is Barnaby.
- Barnaby's special honey jar was blue.
- b) His honey jar was missing.
- Squeaky the squirrel told Barnaby where to find his jar.
- Rabbit was cleaning the mud off the jar.
- Relieved. I think he felt relieved because he had found his favourite honey jar and it was safe. (Accept similar answers explaining he was happy to have his jar back).
- Barnaby gave Rabbit a big hug and shared his honey with him.