Leo Lion and the Tiny Roar
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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- What’s included
- 8 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.
Leo Lion loved his big morning roar. One day he found a little bird named Wren hiding behind a grass clump, too shy to sing.
Who was too shy to sing?
- A big elephant
- Wren the bird
- A green fish
Show the answer and why
Wren the bird
Wren hid behind the grass.
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Leo Lion and the Tiny Roar
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
Leo's roar is big and proud.
Wren's small song is not so loud.
Verse 1
Wren hides low behind the grass.
Leo roars to make her brave.
Grass blades shake; Wren hides away.
That big sound did not help today.
Chorus
Ask your friend what sound feels right.
Strong can still be soft and light.
Tiny roar and little song,
Make a tune where both belong.
Verse 2
Leo says, "I'm sorry, Wren.
What would help you sing again?"
"A tiny sound," the bird replies.
Leo hums a gentle "rmm."
Chorus
Ask your friend what sound feels right.
Strong can still be soft and light.
Tiny roar and little song,
Make a tune where both belong.
Bridge
One small chirp, then two shine clear.
Leo keeps his soft sound near.
Tiny roar and chirp repeat.
Soon their morning tune is sweet.
Final Chorus
Wren flies up and sings with pride.
Leo listens by her side.
Strength can mean we change our way
To help a friend feel safe today.
Outro
Tiny roar and clear bird song,
Kindly learned and sung along.
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.