"Bella Hides"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

Bella is hiding. She is behind the sofa with her pet puppy, Sir.

Bella is hiding from her mom. She does not want to go to the doctor.

“Bella?” calls Bella’s mom in a sweet voice. “Where are you?”

Bella’s mom looks in the closet. She looks in the kitchen. She looks next to the bookcase. Bella always hides when she is scared.

Bella is very quiet. Sir begins to jump around behind the sofa.

Bella’s mom hears the noise. She looks behind the sofa with a smile. She holds out her hand.

“Don’t be scared,” says Bella’s mom. “The doctor just wants to check your ears.”

“Will I have to get a shot?” asks Bella.

“No,” says Mom.

That makes Bella feel better. Bella grabs her mom’s hand. They go to see the doctor.

Why is Bella hiding?

▼Check all that are correct.
1. She is playing a game.
2. She does not want to go to the doctor.
3. She is looking for her puppy.
4. She is scared.
Who or what is hiding with Bella?
1. her mom
2. her sister
3. her pet puppy
4. her friend
Who is looking for Bella?
1. her mom
2. the doctor
3. her puppy
4. her dad
Where does Mom find Bella?
1. in the kitchen
2. in the closet
3. next to the bookcase
4. behind the sofa
How does Mom find Bella?
1. Bella makes a noise.
2. Dad helps Mom.
3. Mom sees Bella's leg.
4. The puppy makes a noise.
When does Bella hide?
1. when she is bored
2. when she is scared
3. when she is happy
4. all the time
What does Mom say will happen when Bella sees the doctor?
1. Bella will get her ears checked.
2. Bella will get a shot.
3. Bella will get to bring her puppy.
4. Bella will get her eyes checked.
How does Bella feel when Mom says she will not get a shot?
1. angry
2. better
3. smart
4. tired