Grade 1AR Level 1.8Picture Book

Each Peach Pear Plum

Reading Comprehension Questions

by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg · 1978 · 32 pages

AR level: 1.8
Lexile (approx.): 190–530L
For grades: K–2
Questions: 8

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Book Summary

Each Peach Pear Plum is a classic rhyming 'I Spy' book. Readers are invited to look for famous nursery rhyme and fairy tale characters hidden in the detailed illustrations. The story follows a chain where one character spies another, leading them all on a journey that ends with everyone gathering to share a delicious plum pie.

Reading Comprehension Questions

8 curated questions across multiple comprehension levels. Use after your child finishes the book.

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1Who did Tom Thumb spy first?

Comprehensioneasy

2Where was Mother Hubbard in the story?

Comprehensioneasy

3What did all the characters eat together at the very end?

Comprehensionmedium

4Why do you think Cinderella was hiding from the Three Bears?

Inferencemedium

5What is one main idea of this story?

thememedium

6What does the word 'spy' mean in the story?

Vocabularyeasy

7Which character was your favorite to find in the pictures? Why?

discussioneasy

8If you could share the plum pie with any character from the book, who would it be?

discussionmedium

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Discussion Prompts

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1“What was your favorite part of Each Peach Pear Plum? Why did it stand out to you?”

2“If you could talk to any character from Each Peach Pear Plum, who would you choose and what would you ask them?”

3“How did Each Peach Pear Plum make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?”

4“Would you recommend Each Peach Pear Plum to a friend? What would you tell them about it?”

5“What lesson or message do you think Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg wanted young readers to learn from this story?”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What reading level is Each Peach Pear Plum?

Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg has an AR (ATOS) book level of 1.8, roughly Lexile 190–530L. ReadBuddy recommends it for grades K–2 readers; the AR level describes the text, the grade range describes who the book is for, and the two can differ (picture books often read above their audience). The 8 comprehension questions below are written for that range.

What are good comprehension questions for Each Peach Pear Plum?

ReadBuddy provides 8 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Each Peach Pear Plum, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.

How can I use Each Peach Pear Plum 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.

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