Holiday Read Alouds

At the beginning of the story Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight, what was Santa looking for?

• kids

• a team

• animals

• presents

Why were the tigers not right for pulling Santa's sleigh?

• They tried to eat him.

• They ripped his suit.

• Their teeth chatter to loudly in the cold air.

• They ate to much meat.

Why were the mice not the right fit to pull Santa's sleigh?

• Their squeaking drove Santa nuts.

• Santa hated mice.

• They didn't know the way.

• They were too weak.

What animal did Santa say he didn't like?

• skunks

• snakes

• giraffes

• lions

Why did Mrs. Clause tell Santa not to think about using the bunnies?

• They were to delicate.

• Their fur could get ruined.

• They were for Easter.

• She kept them as pets.

At the end of the story, what did Santa think he might try next year?

• butterflies

• birds

• dragonflies

• ladybugs

Why did Lucy and Fred think that Santa might not make it on Christmas Eve?

• It was getting late.

• There was a snow storm.

• Christmas was cancelled because of Covid.

• McDuff might scare Santa away.

What character trait does Fred demonstrate by digging McDuff dog tunnels when he had to go to the bathroom?

• honest

• optimistic

• patient

• grateful

When McDuff disappeared into the snow, where did he dig his dog tunnel straight to?

• the tree in the yard

• the garage

• the neighbor's house

• his dog house

Why couldn't Santa find Fred's show shovel?

• It was hidden under the old tire in the garage.

• Fred didn't have one.

• McDuff chewed it to bits.

• Fred was using it to dig dog tunnels.