Bob and Maria

Share a Holiday Dinner

Elizabeth M. Delsandro
© 2010 Elizabeth M. Delsandro
Maria goes over to Bob’s house for
a special holiday dinner.

1
 Maria wears her favorite dress.
“How do you like my dress, Bob?”

2
“It’s OK. It looks like the same old
dress you always wear,” says Bob.

3
At dinner, Maria accidentally spills
her milk all over the new tablecloth.

4
“Maria, you’re going to get in
trouble. That’s our new
tablecloth,” says Bob.

5
At dessert time, Maria says, “I love
pumpkin pie! It’s my favorite!”

6
 Bob takes the last piece of pie.
“That piece is all mine,” says Bob.

7
Maria decides to leave. Bob wasn’t
such a great friend today.

8
We can make it
better!

9
New!
After sharing dessert,
Bob and Maria play cards.

8 (new)
The End!
Story:
Bob and Maria
Share a Holiday Dinner
Questions
Page 3
What is Bob doing?
Bob is not giving Maria a compliment.
What is Bob saying?
Bob is saying Maria always wears the same dress.
How could Maria be feeling?
Maria might be feeling embarrassed because she doesn’t have
many dresses to wear.
What could Maria be thinking?
Maria might be thinking that Bob should say something
nice to her.

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What is Bob doing?
Bob is blaming Maria for spilling her drink.
What is Bob saying?
Bob is saying Maria is going to get in trouble.
How could Maria be feeling?
Maria might be feeling nervous or scared about getting in
trouble.
What could Maria be thinking?
Maria might be thinking that it was just an accident and that
she didn’t mean to do it.

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What is Bob doing?
Bob is taking the last piece of pie.
What is Bob saying?
Bob is saying the last piece of pie is his.
How could Maria be feeling?
Maria might be feeling surprised because Bob is taking the last
piece of pie from his guest.
What could Maria be thinking?
Maria might be thinking that Bob should offer to share.

Page 8
Why does Maria decide to leave Bob’s house?