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Question | What makes Nellie nervous about taking the big splash? 

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Question | Who supports Nellie as she works through her fear? 

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Question | How does Nellie show courage even when she feels scared? 

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Question | Why is it important that Nellie goes at her own pace? 

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Question | How can fear sometimes stop people from doing things they want to try?

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Question | What made the girl angry at James?

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Question | How did the message change as it traveled through the other kids?

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Question | Do you think the girl made a good decision by not talking to her friend?  Why or why not?

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Question | How would the story be differnt if James had stopped trying to talk to her?

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Question | Think of a time where you misunderstood something.  How did you fix the problem?

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Question | What role does practice play in the story? 

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Question | How does working as a team help the dancers succeed? 

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Question | How do the children’s feelings change from practice to performance? 

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Question | How does the story help readers learn about culture and tradition? 

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Question | What can this story teach us about confidence and trying again? 

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Question | How does Ruben feel when he realizes the money could buy the bike?

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Question | What clues show that Ruben knows keeping the money might be wrong?

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Question | If you were Ruben’s friend, what advice would you give him and why?

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Question | How do Ruben’s actions affect the people around him?

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Question | Why is it important to do the right thing even when no one is watching?

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Question | How did the oil spill affect both people and animals?

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Question | What actions did the community take to help clean up the beach?

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Question | Why is it important for people to speak up when they see something wrong?

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Question | What can we learn from the people in the story about solving big problems?

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Question | How can kids today help the Earth like the community in the story did?

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Question:  Do you think it’s important to keep trying even if the first plan doesn’t work? Why or why not? 

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Question:  What do you think would have happened if the main character didn’t try going off the diving board again? 

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Question:  Sometimes we have worries or fears that we need to leave behind?  How can these thoughts impact your actions? 

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Question:  What do you think the author wants us to learn from the story?

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Question:  Think of a time when you had a worry.  What did you do to overcome the worry?

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Question | How do Amy’s feelings change when her bao doesn’t turn out right?

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Question | How does Amy’s family help her learn?

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Question | Why do you think making bao is important to Amy and her family?

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Question | How would the story change if Amy gave up after her first try?

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Question | How can you use what Amy learned in your own life at school or home?

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Question | How does the character feel about reading at the beginning of the story?

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Question | How do the illustrations help you understand the character’s feelings?

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Question | What could happen if the character stopped trying to read?

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Question | How does the character show courage even when reading feels hard?

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Question | What message does the story share about learning to read?

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Question | Why does Stanley end up in the ocean?

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Question | What problems does plastic cause for sea animals in the story?

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Question | How does the story help readers understand the dangers of plastic pollution?

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Question | Why is it important to think about where our trash goes after we throw it away?

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Question | What could you do to help keep oceans clean after reading this story?

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Question | What is Ruby’s worry like at the beginning of the story? 

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Question | What does Ruby try to do to get rid of her worry? 

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Question | Why is it important to talk about your worries instead of keeping them inside?

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Question | How does Ruby change after she shares her worry with the boy?

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Question | If you could give Ruby advice when she first noticed her worry, what would you tell her?

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Question | How does Elba feel at the beginning of the book?  What clues did you use? 

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Question | How does Norris try to help Elba? 

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Question | Why is it important that Elba doesn’t have to face her sadness alone? 

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Question | How does Norris help Elba even though he doesn’t take away her sadness completely? 

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Question | Why do you think the author ended the story with the words “maybe tomorrow”? 

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Question | What are some animals that become active at night in the ocean? 

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Question | How does the author describe the way scientists explore the ocean after dark? 

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Question | How is the ocean different at night compared to the daytime? 

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Question | If you could ask the author or a scientist one question about the ocean at night, what would it be and why?

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Question | How does the book make you feel about protecting ocean life and the environment? 

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Question | What problem is Squirrel trying to solve in the story? 

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Question | What clues does the author give that fall is happening? 

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Question | How might the story change if Bird wasn’t there to help Squirrel? 

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Question | Why do you think Squirrel is so quick to blame someone else for the missing leaves?

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Question | If you were Squirrel’s friend, what advice would you give him? Why?

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Question | How does the girl feel about the candy at the beginning of the story? 

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Question | What happens when the girl starts asking for more candy instead of waiting? 

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Question | Why is it important to appreciate each candy instead of wanting more right away? 

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Question | What would happen if the girl never learned to appreciate her candy dish? 

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Question | If you could talk to the girl, what advice would you give her about enjoying her candy dish? 

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Question | How does the girl feel when she first gets the lemon tree? What clues tell you that? 

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Question | What changes do you notice in the girl as she cares for the tree? 

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Question | Why do you think Grandma chose to give her a lemon tree instead of one of the fancy gifts from the list? 

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Question | How would the story be different if the girl refused to care for the tree? 

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Question |  If you could give the girl advice when she first opened Grandma’s gift, what would you tell her and why? 

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Question | How would the ocean food chain change without sharks?

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Question | What is one example from the book that shows how all ocean animals are connected? 

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Question | What could happen if people keep believing that sharks are only dangerous? 

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Question | How does this book make you think differently about sharks? 

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Question |  Why do you think the author decided to end the book with a hopeful message? 

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Question | What are some ways Bitsy is different from her classmates? 

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Question | What does Bitsy try to do to fit in with the other students? 

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Question | What message is the author trying to share about being different or unique? 

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Question | How do the classroom rules or environment affect Bitsy’s ability to fit in? 

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Question |  How does Bitsy show resilience and courage in the story? 

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Question | How does the story show that small actions can lead to big change?

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Question | How do the words and pictures work together to tell the story?

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Question | How might the story be different if no one decided to help?

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Question | How does teamwork make the solution stronger in the story?

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Question |  How does this book show that everyone — even kids — can make a difference?

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Question | How do the pictures help you understand what the superheroes are feeling?

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Question | What does this story teach us about controlling our emotions?

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Question | Why is it important that people make good choices, even when things go wrong?

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Question | What do the superheroes do to calm down? How could you use those strategies in your own life?

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Question |  If you could add another superhero to the story, how would they show self-control on a bad day?

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Question | How did Tito Puente’s love for drums help him as he grew up?

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Question | If Tito had given up when things were hard, what would be different about the world of music today?

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Question | How might Tito’s story encourage you to follow your own passion or talent?

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Question | If you could ask Tito Puente one question about his life experience, what would you ask?

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Question |  How might Tito’s story inspire children who want to try something new but feel nervous?

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Question | Why do you think Inky wanted to leave the aquarium?

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Question | Do you think Inky was brave or just curious? Explain why.

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Question | What does Inky’s escape tell you about octopuses?

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Question | Imagine you are one of the aquarium workers—would you have helped Inky escape?  Why or why not?

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Question | If you could ask Inky one question about his journey, what would it be and why?

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Question | What problem did the child face in the story, and what was their solution?

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Question | How do you think the girl with the skunk felt when she was left out of the club?

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Question | Do you think the original Pet Club was fair? Why or why not?

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Question | What message does the book give about what makes a “real friend”?

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Question | If you were in the child's place, how would you have responded when you saw the sign? Why?

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Question | What words or phrases in the story show that the character is having a hard time?

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Question | How do the character’s feelings change from the beginning to the end?

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Question | What might happen if the character gave up and got off the bus?

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Question | How does the story show that asking for help is okay?

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Question | If you were on the Struggle Bus, what strategies would you use to keep going?

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Question | Why do you think the word “yet” is used in the story instead of words like “never” or “can’t”?

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Question | How do the pictures in the book help you understand the story?

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Question | What would happen if the character gave up instead of listening to the Magical Yet?

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Question | How is this story similar to a time when you learned something new?

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Question | If you met your own Magical Yet, what advice would it give you? Why?

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Question | Which of the oceans had your favorite type of marine animals? 

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Question | How are the oceans different from each other in the story?

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Question | What clues in the illustrations help you understand what each ocean is like?

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Question | If you could visit one of the oceans from the book, which one would you choose and why? 

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Question | What message do you think the author is trying to share about taking care of the oceans? 

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Question | How did the school feel before the students arrived? What made it feel that way?

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Question | What did the school learn about kids and teachers during the day?

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Question | How is the school’s first day of school like your first day of school?

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Question | What message do you think the author is trying to share with readers?

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Question | What would you say to the school to help it feel better on the first day? Why?