Pip and the Star That Needed a Rest
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 soft cloud meadow in the evening sky. Pip hears a tiny yawn above the cloud meadow. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What sound did Pip hear?
- A loud bang
- A tiny yawn
- A dog bark
Show the answer and why
A tiny yawn
The answer is A tiny yawn.
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Pip and the Star That Needed a Rest
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
High above the clouds so white,
Pip heard yawning in the night.
Verse 1
One small star blinked slow and weak.
"I feel tired," it tried to speak.
Pip did not say, "Shine some more."
Pip knew what kind rest was for.
Chorus
Rest, little star, rest your light.
You do not have to shine all night.
Cloud-soft pillow, gentle song,
Rest will help you glow on strong.
Verse 2
Pip found one soft puff of cloud.
He shaped a pillow, light and round.
Little star lay safely there.
Pip hummed softly close with care.
Chorus
Rest, little star, rest your light.
You do not have to shine all night.
Cloud-soft pillow, gentle song,
Rest will help you glow on strong.
Bridge
Blinking slowed; the yawn was done.
Quiet rest had now begun.
After sleeping safe and slow,
Star woke with a steady glow.
Final Chorus
Rest, little star, when you need.
Listen to your body's lead.
Cloud-soft pillow, friend nearby,
Warm light shines across the sky.
Outro
Pip smiled at the glow so bright.
Rest well, stars. Sweet dreams tonight.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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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.