Story Time 03 - "The Helpful Hippo" (Medium)
Read the story and answer the questions
The Helpful Hippo
Henry the hippo loved taking mud baths in the river. One day, while rolling in the mud, he saw a tiny green turtle struggling to climb a big rock.
"Need a hand?" Henry boomed kindly.
The turtle peeked out of its shell. "Yes, please! I can't reach the top."
Henry carefully scooped the turtle up in his mouth and placed it gently on the top of the rock. "There you go, little friend!" he said.
"Thank you, Mr. Hippo!" squeaked the turtle. "Now I can finally lay my eggs in the soft sand."
Henry smiled. "You're welcome! Happy hatching!"
Where does Henry the hippo like to play?
- In the trees
- In the grass
- In the river
- In the sand
What is Henry the hippo's favorite thing to do in the river?
- Swim
- Take a mud bath
- Chase fish
- Sunbathe
What kind of animal needs help from Henry?
- A fish
- A snake
- A turtle
- A bird
Why does the turtle need to climb the rock?
- To eat lunch
- To lay its eggs
- To find its friend
- To take a nap
How does Henry help the turtle?
- He pushes the rock over.
- He carries the turtle in his mouth
- He shows the turtle the way.
- He gives the turtle food.