In one story, Frog helps Toad hunt all day for a lost button. In another, Frog writes Toad a letter so Toad will finally get mail. How are the plots alike?

In one story, Toad plants seeds and shouts at them to grow in his garden. In another, Frog and Toad swim together in the cold river. How are the settings different?

In one story, Amelia Bedelia dusts the furniture by sprinkling powder on it. In another, a player tries to steal second base, so she picks up the base. How are the plots alike?

In one story, Amelia Bedelia dresses the chicken in little clothes. In another, a player tries to steal second base, so she picks up the base. What lesson do both stories teach?

In one story, the tree house takes Jack and Annie to a time when dinosaurs are alive. In another, it takes them to a castle long ago. How are the settings different?

In one story, Ramona cracks a raw egg on her head at lunch. In another, she pulls a girl's springy curls in kindergarten. How are the plots alike?

Two stories share an author. In one, Lin shares her umbrella with a wet puppy. In another, Lin gives her last cookie to a new boy at lunch. What theme do both share?

Two stories are about Sam. In one, Sam builds a snow fort behind his house. In another, Sam builds a sandcastle at the beach. How are the settings different?

Two stories are about Maya. In one, Maya loses her lunch and a friend shares hers. In another, Maya loses her lunch and buys a hot lunch. How are the plots different?

Two stories share an author. In one, Theo practices piano for weeks and plays well at the show. In another, Theo practices free throws and makes the winning shot. What theme do both share?

Two stories are about Nina. In one, Nina cannot get her locker open before class. In another, Nina forgets her lines in the school play. How are the stories alike?

Two stories are about Grandpa Joe and his dog Pip. In one, they walk through a snowy park. In another, they nap on a hot porch. How are the settings different?

Two stories share an author. In one, Rosa learns to share her paints. In another, Rosa tells the truth about a vase she broke. How are the themes different?

Two stories are about Ben. In one, Ben is scared of the dark and uses a night-light. In another, Ben is scared of the dark and asks his sister to stay. How are the plots different?

Two stories share an author. In one, Ava gives up her bus seat for an older man. In another, Ava carries a heavy bag for a neighbor. How is Ava alike in both?

Two stories are about a cat named Mo. In one, Mo climbs a tree and a firefighter helps him down. In another, Mo climbs a tree and jumps down alone. How do the endings differ?

Two stories are about Kofi. In one, Kofi wakes up to fish before sunrise. In another, Kofi watches stars from the roof after dark. How are the settings different?

Two animal stories share an author. In one, a fox admits he broke a bird's nest. In another, a bear admits he ate all the honey. What theme do both share?

Two stories are about twins Ella and Ivy. In one, Ella is nervous about a spelling test. In another, Ivy is nervous about a swim meet. How are the plots alike?

Two stories are about Dora. In one, Dora saves a lamb during a storm on her farm. In another, Dora feeds a lost calf in the same barn. How are the stories alike?