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When Isadora Moon and her family go on a camping trip to the beach, they're just like everybody else. They roast marshmallows and build sand castles and sleep in a tent But in a magical family, anything can happen. And when Isadora goes on a nighttime adventure, she makes an unusual friend under the sea. . . .
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
Predict what Isadora did during summer break.
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
How does Isadora’s dad’s feel about camping?
Page 11 — He didn’t want to; doesn’t like it
11
Where did her family go for their vacation?
Page 22 — Camping at the beach
22
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
How did Isadora figure out her dad was in the bathroom?
Page 31 — There was a long line of people waiting to get in
31
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
How was the special comb lost?
Page 46 — Isadora put it on top of her sandcastle; the tide came in and washed it away
46
Why didn’t Isadora tell her dad what happened to it?
Page 48 — She was too scared at first, but then he wouldn’t talk to her when she tried
48
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Who did Isadora meet on the beach?
Page 60 — A mermaid
60
Should the mermaid princess give back the comb? Why, or why not?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
How did Isadora get the comb back?
Page 75 — She asked the princess and agreed to stay for a tea party
75
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
What did Isadora do to Princess Delphina’s stuffed mer-bear? Why?
Page 83 — Brought it to life; she was lonely
83
What did Isadora’s dad learn?
Page 91 — He shouldn’t have brought his comb to the beach; spending time with his family is more important than a comb
91
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Worksheets
Practice sheets with space to write your answers.
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