The Very Hungry Caterpillar Reading Comprehension Questions
by Eric Carle (1969) · 26 pages
Book Summary
One sunny day, a caterpillar pops out of an egg. He is very hungry and begins searching for food. He eats his way through ten very sweet pages and gets a tummy ache before finally finding a good, healthy leaf, which makes him sleepy. Then something really amazing happens. But you will have to read it your self to find out what!
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 6 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
1.What day does the caterpillar hatch from its egg?
2.How many apples does the caterpillar eat on Monday?
3.What happens to the caterpillar after he eats so much food on Saturday?
4.What does the caterpillar eat on the next Sunday to feel better?
5.What does the caterpillar build around himself after he is no longer hungry?
6.What does the caterpillar become at the end of the story?
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar with children.
What was your favorite part of The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Very Hungry Caterpillar make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Eric Carle wanted young readers to learn from this story?
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is recommended for Kindergarten through 1st grade readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
ReadBuddy provides 6 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help Kindergarten students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Very Hungry Caterpillar for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences. ReadBuddy's AI-powered platform can generate additional personalized questions.