← Back to library
Paths of LightFirst sentences

A Light for Owl

A fawn brings a lantern to an owl reading on a log in the woods.

It grew dark in the woods. Owl sat on a log with her book.

She could not see the words. She shut the book with a sigh.

Fawn brought a lantern. He put it by the log.

The page was bright again. Owl read, and Fawn listened.

Story questions

Choose an answer or discuss it aloud.

1. What was Owl doing on the log?

  • Drawing
  • Reading a book
  • Counting stars
Answer and explanation

Owl was reading her book.

2. What did Fawn bring?

  • A lantern
  • A ball
  • A basket
Answer and explanation

Fawn put a lantern by the log.

3. Why did Fawn bring the light?

  • To start a race
  • To wake the whole forest
  • To help Owl keep reading
Answer and explanation

The light made the words easy to see again.