1. The Matchbox Diary
1) Name three things that the grandfather kept in some of his matchboxes.

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2) Why did the old man keep his
diary in matchboxes?

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3) Why did his mother give him an olive stone to suck on?
his teeth were hurting
to help his hunger
he liked the taste
to calm him down

4. The Matchbox Diary
4) Why do you think the people who bought their cans of sardines wouldn’t look at them in the street?

5. 5)Tick one box to show how Beige crayon feels about being himself.
The Matchbox Diary
5)Tick one box to show how Beige crayon feels about being himself.
tired
excited 1
proud
lucky

6. 6) Which gray things are not alive?
GRAY Crayon here.
You’re KILLING ME! I know you love Elephants And I know that elephants are gray... but that’s a LOT of space to color in all by myself.
And don’t even get me started on your rhinos, hippos and HUMPBACK WHALES... you know how tired I am after handling one of those big things? such BIG animals... baby penguins are gray, you know. So are very tiny rocks. Pebbles. How about one of those once in a while to give me a break?
Your very tired friend, Gray Crayon
6) Which gray things are not alive?
Find two things. 2

7. 7) What does purple crayon colour? List three things.
Dear Duncan,
All right, LISTEN.
I love that I’m your favorite crayon for grapes, dragons, and wizard’s hats, but it makes me crazy that so much of my gorgeous color goes outside the lines. If you DON’T START COLORING INSIDE the lines soon ... I’m going to COMPLETELY LOSE IT.
Your very neat friend, Purple Crayon
7) What does purple crayon colour? List three things. 2

8. 2 Dear Duncan, All right, LISTEN.
I love that I’m your favorite crayon for grapes, dragons, and wizard’s hats, but it makes me crazy that so much of my gorgeous color goes outside the lines. If you DON’T START COLORING INSIDE the lines soon ... I’m going to COMPLETELY LOSE IT.
Your very neat friend, Purple Crayon
8) What does purple crayon mean when he says ‘I’m going to COMPLETELY LOSE IT.’ 2