Book-Of-The-Week: Billy's Bucket

Our book of the Week is "Billy's Bucket." Billy, a smart and curious boy, want's a bucket for his birthday. His parents offer him every other kind of present a school-age student could want, a bike, a new computer game,  or new shoes. Despite this, Billy only wants one thing, a bucket. His parents take him to a bucket warehouse to pick the perfect one. Billy finds one that is full of sea creatures. In fact there is a whole Ocean of fun in there! Billy tells his parents, but they don't believe his bucket is special.  One day, his dad decides to use the bucket to clean his car and he gets a very fishy surprise!  Written and Illustrated by Kes Gray and Garry Parrsons. This book is great for sequencing and prompting creative writing. Target grades for my students are grades 1-4, but can be used with younger ages as well. 

Story Questions: 

What does Billy want for his birthday present? Why does he want that? 
Would you want a bucket for your birthday? Why or why not? 
What does his mom say to his request for a bucket? 
Where do they go to get his bucket? 
What does Billy do as soon as he gets home from the bucket warehouse? 
What does Billy say when his dad asks to borrow the bucket? 
Do you think his dad will listen? Why or why not? 
What happens when Billy tries to find his bucket? 
What do the neighbors think of the giant whale? 
Do you think they will be able to fix his dad's car? Why or why not? 
Does the story have a happy ending? 
How did they solve the problem? 
Do you think anyone will try to borrow the bucket again? 
If you had a magic bucket, what would be in yours?

Vocabulary: 

Sales Clerk
Barracuda
Chuckled
Exclaimed
Frowned
Winked
Sea Lion
Sardine

Extension activities: 

Book Crafts

Sequencing Cards

Writing Prompts