2019 STAAR Little Books, Big Hit

What is one reason that many Little Golden Books have been sold?

• They cost less money than many other books.

• They are available at libraries.

• They have more illustrations than most books.

• They include nursery rhymes.

Answer explanation

In paragraph 3, the author explains that “many children’s books cost $1.50,” which was expensive, but “Little Golden Books cost only 25 cents.”

What is the meaning of the word collection as it is used in paragraph 9?

• Items that are put out for others to see

• A group of similar items that are saved

• Money gathered for an important purpose

• An old object that has special meaning

Answer explanation

In paragraph 9, the author explains that some readers save all of their Little Golden Books until adulthood and then give this “collection of books to children they know.”

What is the most likely reason the author ends the selection with the ideas in paragraph 10?

• To show the reader what a Little Golden Book looks like

• To tell why Little Golden Books are still sold today

• To point out how long Little Golden Books have been in print

• To tell the reader that Little Golden Books can still be found today

Answer explanation

In paragraph 10, the author explains that Little Golden Books “are still popular today” and encourages the reader to look for Little Golden Books “in the library at your school or in your town.”

According to the selection, how did publishers make Little Golden Books easy for shoppers to find?

• They offered many different stories.

• They included small gifts with the books.

• They printed each book with the same spine.

• They provided a place for the owner’s name.

Answer explanation

In paragraph 4, the author explains that Little Golden Books were “easy for buyers to find” because they each “had golden foil on the spine of the book.”

The section titled “Stories to Read and Enjoy” is mostly about —

• the topics of some Little Golden Books and what some books came with

• the most popular Little Golden Books and how to listen to them

• the number of Little Golden Books printed and which ones are still available

• a Little Golden Book that is still printed today and why it is so popular

Answer explanation

In the section titled “Stories to Read and Enjoy,” the author describes some of the titles, such as The Poky Little Puppy and Two Little Miners and explains that some books, such as Doctor Dan The Bandage Man, came with samples.

What does the title of the selection “Little Books, Big Hit” suggest about Little Golden Books?

• The books have illustrations.

• The books are well liked.

• The books are very old.

• The books tell unusual stories.

Answer explanation

In the title, “Little Books” is used to refer to Little Golden Books, and the phrase “Big Hit” is used to suggest that readers like the books.

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

• tell the reader where children’s books can be found

• entertain the reader with some old children’s stories

• explain to the reader the history of one type of children’s book

• show the reader what to include in children’s stories

Answer explanation

To explain the history of Little Golden Books, which is the purpose of the selection, the author describes the idea that started Little Golden Books, how much the books used to cost, what kinds of stories they told, and where they can be found today.

Which of these Little Golden Books was published first?

• Two Little Miners

• The Poky Little Puppy

• Here Comes the Parade

• Doctor Dan The Bandage Man

Answer explanation

The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original “twelve different titles of Little Golden Books.” In paragraph 6, the author explains that after the publication of The Poky Little Puppy, “more titles were added,” indicating that The Poky Little Puppy was published first.

Which is the tastiest fast food?

• Domino's

• Whataburger

• Chick-Fil-A

• Taco Bell

Answer explanation

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