The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Choose the sentence below that shows how Morris felt at the beginning of the story.

• Morris feels happy because he is surrounded by books and he can read and write his own story.

• Morris feels tired of reading all the time.

• Morris feels sad and lonely because he no longer has his books and words.

• Morris feels afraid of the tornado.

Which sentence does not describe how Morris brings joy to people in the community?

• Morris passed out books to the people in the comuunity.

• The books made the people happy and they turned from gray to color.

• Morris took care of he books, so that he could share them with people.

• Morris was sad and wanted to go back home.

Which sentence shows the central message of the story?

• A tornado is dangerous.

• Reading makes you smart.

• Reading can bring joy and connect people.

• Books are friendly.

What are three literal facts about Mr. Lessmore you learn at the beginning of the story?

How does the author use the pictures to show that time is passing?

How do you think Morris felt about leaving the books behind? Why do you think that?

Based on the end of the book, what can you infer about the lovely lady from the beginning of the story?

What can you infer about the contents of Morris's book?

What is the central message of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore?

• Treat books with care, and repair

  them when they become damaged.

• Reading books will help you

  become a better writer.

• Reading books together can help

  people form friendships with one

  another.

• Reading books can bring joy to

  others.

What is the main theme of 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore'?

• A) The power of storytelling and books to heal and inspire.

• B) The importance of technology in modern life.

• C) The dangers of natural disasters.

• D) The significance of friendship.