What makes Pinduli’s setting different from the others?
It is underground.
It is underwater.
It is a desert.
Which character solves their problem by playing a trick to teach others a lesson?
Crickwing
Pinduli
Stellaluna
Which story takes place mostly at night?
Verdi
Stellaluna
Crickwing
Which character learns that revenge does not solve problems?
Verdi
Crickwing
Stellaluna
Which character changes physically as part of growing up?
Stellaluna
Pinduli
Verdi
What problem do Verdi, Crickwing, Stellaluna, and Pinduli share at the beginning of their stories?
They are in a race to get away from danger.
They are searching for food.
They feel misunderstood and don't fit in.
How are Verdi and Stellaluna similar?
both are afraid of heights
both want to become leaders
both try to act like another species
In which story does the main character learn to accept their natural identity instead of trying to be someone else?
Stellaluna
both
Crickwing
How do the settings affect the challenges the characters face?
The settings are the same.
The settings don’t matter.
Each habitat creates unique dangers or obstacles.
Which two characters both try to change themselves to fit in before learning to be themselves?
Pinduli and Verdi
Crickwing and Pinduli
Verdi and Stellaluna
What message connects all four books?
Everyone should try to be the same.
Animals should stay alone.
Being different can be a strength.
Which book shows the most action and danger (chases, falls, or attacks)?
Stellaluna
Crickwing
Both
How does Janelle Cannon’s illustration style help readers understand feelings?
She uses labels to explain emotions.
She uses detailed facial expressions and body language.
She uses only black-and-white drawings.
How are Pinduli and Crickwing alike?
They experience teasing.
They refuse help from others.
They travel far from home.
Which pair of characters both receive help from others to solve their problems?
Stellaluna and Pinduli
Verdi and Pinduli
Verdi and Crickwing
How does Stellaluna’s problem differ from Verdi’s?
Stellaluna dislikes her color; Verdi wants to fly
Stellaluna is bullied; Verdi is lonely
Stellaluna is lost her family; Verdi is afraid of growing up
Which story focuses most on friendship between different kinds of animals?
Stellaluna
Crickwing
Verdi
Which two stories share a jungle setting?
Verdi and Crickwing
Pinduli and Stellaluna
Stellaluna and Verdi
What lesson is shared by both Pinduli and Crickwing?
Kindness is better than hurting others.
Never trust strangers.
Being the fastest is most important.
How are the endings of all four stories similar?
The main character wins a competition.
The main character leaves home.
The main character feels more accepted.