Milo and the Moonflower Good Night
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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- What’s included
- 7 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in a warm garden at sunset. Milo sees the sky turn peach. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What color did the sunset become?
- Peach
- Green
- Black
Show the answer and why
Peach
The answer is Peach.
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Milo and the Moonflower Good Night
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Peachy sky and evening light,
Milo's garden says good night.
Verse 1
Moonflower opens, white and slow.
Daisies fold their petals low.
Robin settles in her nest.
Every friend gets ready to rest.
Chorus
Good night, garden, soft and deep.
Flowers close and birdies sleep.
Slow your paws and dim the light.
Milo's garden says good night.
Verse 2
Milo puts his cup away.
Watering time is done today.
"Good night, path. Good night, tree."
Quiet grows for all to see.
Chorus
Good night, garden, soft and deep.
Flowers close and birdies sleep.
Slow your paws and dim the light.
Milo's garden says good night.
Bridge
By the moonflower, open wide,
Milo curls up close beside.
Peach turns purple in the sky.
One small star is shining high.
Final Chorus
Good night, garden, soft and deep.
Now it is time for Milo to sleep.
Flowers, robin, bunny too,
Rest beneath the sky of blue.
Outro
Moonflower glows calm and bright.
Sleep well, Milo. Sweet good night.
Make it story time.
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Complete story + quiz pack
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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Make it your own.
Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.