January
“Billy and Friends:”
February
“Once Upon Planet Nog:”
- “The Purple Hat”
- Where had the king presumably lost his hat?
- Why did Beshot the Great ask his friends if they thought he was a field mouse?
- How did Toshgi pay for the meal he served his friends?
- “The Truth of the Purple Walls”
- What was needed from Lord Tray to make purple paint?
- What time of day was it when Misang discovered the color problem?
- Why did light shining through the curtains make the walls seem bright purple?
- “Skills Exhibition”
- King Bloggish said skills were stones in what type of house?
- What caused King Bloggish to be thankful for the future of Nog?
March
- “Yuichi’s Garden”
- What’s your favorite vegetable from Yuichi’s garden?
- Do you remember what a “yukata” is?
- Assemble “Yuichi’s Garden Diorama.”
- “Faithful Fred ”
- Who did Fred play with in the store?
- Why did Fred decide to not go outside to play?
- Did Fred know his father had already returned?
- “Mia’s Tea Party”
- What was Mother making for the tea party?
- Where did Lucas’ large pumpkin go?
- Did Mia still get to have fun on her birthday?
- “Amal and the Mats”
- Why did some of the children throw their mats on the ground?
- Who was Mr. Diwan?
- Name something you enjoy being a steward of.
April
- “The Little Red Hen”
- What were the empty buckets used for?
- Where did the chicks hide from the fire?
- Do you know what John 15:13 says?
- “The Prince and the Magical Power”
- “Sir Bradford’s Ordeal, Part 1”
- What important deed did “the wise woman of the woods” do?
- Why did people go to the castle carrying clothes, bedding, and food?
- Why was it important to not let fear replace trust in the king?
- “Sir Bradford’s Ordeal, Part 2”
- Why did it take the king so long to come to the aid of his people?
- When did the king attack Prince Merek and his forces?
- How did the king stop Prince Merek?
May
- “Crystal and Lamont”
- Where was Lamont on a mission to?
- Why did Virginia think that Lamont had died?
- What questions did Mrs. Haas ask Virginia about the dream, and why?
- “Lost on a Mountain”
- See if you can find Yosemite National Park on a map.
- Did David plan the journey all the way through before starting on the hike?
- Why didn’t David want to tell his parents where he was going?
- “Edith’s Treasures”
- What might cause the newspaper boy to be scruffy?
- True or false: Edith was rewarded because she had been poor.
- Did Edith save her money to buy a mansion in heaven?
- “Remember Roy, Parts 1–5”
- Find an instance of forgetfulness.
- Find two instances of neglect.
- Find an instance of not listening.
- Find an instance of diligence.
- “A Most Extraordinary Technique”
- Finish this sentence: “A true knight always looks…”
- What special weapon will make the enemy cower?
- Which of Albert’s praises was your favorite?
June
“Tales of Farm Friends:”
“The Cat Blanket”
“Meet Beep Beep”
“The Raven and the Pheasants”
“Our Cow, Betsy”
“The Ducklings and the Chicks”
“The Friendly Dog, Spock”
“Star: Spirited but Gentle”
“Goldfish in a Trough”
“The Wrong Ride”
“The Donkey Ride”
“Another’s Fatherly Love”
“Scaredy Dog”
“The Mouse that Wasn’t a Prince”
“Trust”
“The Creek”
Match the event to the story:
- Mud bath
- A tour
- Evening rendezvous
- Hatch mates
- Growing legs
- Crossing boundaries
- A friend of little children
- Warm friendship
- Let’s talk
- A very cold swim
- Outsmarting
- Unlikely parent
- So cute, but don’t touch
- They understand?
- A friend, a hero
July
- “Trudge and Zippy”
- Where was Trudge when it was time to leave for the carnival?
- At what time were they to meet up at the carnival?
- What animals were dressed like clowns?
- Which foods did Trudge and Zippy eat that you’d like?
- Where did Trudge and Zippy get lost?
- What did they follow out of the Tangled Trails?
- “Lost and Found”
- Who was whispering to Nana?
- What was the bracelet under?
- Nana stopped and _____ to find the bracelet.
- Who wanted to spend time with Nana?
- “Dora and the Garden”
- Who had Dora stopped talking to at night?
- What made it difficult for Dora to see the rose?
- Why did Dora feel pain when pulling out the weeds?
- How was Dora to soften the ground?
- In the last dream, what was new?
- “The Blind Men and the Elephant”
Unscramble these words. What do they represent?
August
- “The Selfish Chief”
- Why did the chief dig a well?
- What noise did the bucket make when it hit the bottom of the well?
- At what point in the story did the well only provide water at night?
- Look up Revelation 22:17 and John 10:13–14. [Design note: For these two hyperlinks, it would be nice if they were underlined so it stands out they are linked. Thanks.]
- “The Camel’s Nose”
- The camel driver used what to hit the camel’s nose?
- True or False: The camel was satisfied with warming only his nose.
- At what point should the camel driver have stopped the camel?
- Also watch the video “The Camel’s Nose.”
- “A Loaf of Bread”
- What did Jeanette have that Henry was jealous of?
- Who did Henry overhear Jeanette talking to?
- How did God answer Jeanette’s prayer for bread?
- “Hot Dog”
- Why did he give the woman a hot dog?
- What impressed the hot dog vendor?
- When Miguel prayed for the woman, what did he ask for?
- “Acting God”
- Name one thing the mother said was part of Jesus’ care for them.
- Was it expensive for Helen to do deeds of kindness?
- What character trait of God did Helen try to practice?
- Match the themes to one or more of these stories:
- Greed
- Generosity
- Kindness
- Selfishness
- Provision
September
- “Puppendorf: Scary Shumba”
- In how many languages can you say “hello”?
- The dolls thought Shumba would make them into ______ cloth or vinyl.
- Who was in the plastic bag?
- What skill did Nosey teach Shumba?
- “Puppendorf: Lady White and Blanche”
- Where did the newly arrived stuffed animals come from?
- Which stuffed toy wanted to stay awake all night?
- What type of bear is Blanche?
- Why did Lady White confuse the creosote with treacle?
- “Puppendorf: Mitten Hands”
- What two issues made Anabelle cry?
- How do Anabelle’s hands differ from the other dolls’ hands?
- What type of books does Anabelle enjoy?
- Name two subjects Ken and Anabelle talk about.
- “Mia’s Tea Party”
- What was the name of the goat that ate the pumpkin?
- Who was Pegasus?
- On Mia’s birthday, Father told stories about _____.
- Name the game Mia played on her birthday.
- “How Emma Met Suzy”
- Where had Joe gone to?
- How many days did Emma forget to feed the fish?
- Joseph was _____ in every situation.
- Suzy was even cuter than a _____.
October
November
“The Life of Friends:”
December