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1.
Childrens Christmas Books: Some Aussie Chrissie Books
  Some Aussie Chrissie Books   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Australians love to adapt things to our own setting, and Christmas is no exception. These Australian books change the standard tropes (such as winter snow and reindeer) into more locally- appropriate ones (such as the beach in summer and kangaroos).
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Dec 13 21
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Very Easy
looney_tunes editor
Dec 13 21
633 plays
2.
  Who's Who: Fairy Tale Pairs   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Or perhaps it should be Who's What! While reading fairy tales, I have found there are many pairs of people and things that are associated together. See if you can correctly match the ones most likely to be in the same story!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Aug 22 20
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Fairy Tales
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
Aug 22 20
963 plays
3.
  Which Animal Belongs?   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll give you the name of a character from a fairy tale or nursery rhyme. All you need to do is match the animal that appears in the story or rhyme to the character.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian, Jun 06 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Books for Kids
Very Easy
rossian editor
1554 plays
4.
  Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these nursery rhyme characters have wandered into the wrong rhyme and others are just getting their story wrong. They are all mixed up! Help them find their proper rhyme.
Average, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Dec 26 12
Recommended for grades: 2,3
Category: Books for Kids
Average
nannywoo gold member
3939 plays
5.
  Follow the Leader   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
You will get part of a nursery rhyme and all you have to do is find the word or phrase that follows. Let's play follow the leader!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, gme24, Jan 27 17
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Very Easy
gme24 gold member
891 plays
6.
  Complete The Title!   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match beginnings and endings of the titles of the following timeless children's classics? Good luck!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 27 16
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Kid Lit General
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
1221 plays
7.
  Dr. Seuss Match Game   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Dr. Seuss wrote over 60 books, many of them fun children's books. This quiz tests your knowledge of the title of these books. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Apr 15 21
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Very Easy
PootyPootwell gold member
Apr 15 21
585 plays
8.
  "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
My little brother and sister loved this story. Dr. Seuss is always a favorite. This quiz is based on the Dr. Seuss book only, not at all on the movies.
Average, 15 Qns, spunkychic93, Dec 28 06
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Average
spunkychic93
5295 plays
9.
  When We Were Very Young ...   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
... we used to enjoy this book of poems by A. A. Milne. Can you match each of these titles with the line or lines provided from each poem?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, May 29 17
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Milne, A.A.
Easier
looney_tunes editor
1260 plays
10.
  Beatrix Potter: Animal Match   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
It's clear from their names that Peter Rabbit is a rabbit and Tom Kitten is a cat, but the nature of some of Beatrix Potter's other characters isn't as obvious. Can you match up each character with the type of animal that they are?
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Apr 01 18
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Potter, Beatrix
Average
Fifiona81 editor
Apr 01 18
252 plays
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11.
  Who's Who in Nursery Rhymes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are 10 multiple-choice questions on nursery rhyme characters. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, robynraymer, Aug 20 02
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
robynraymer
5289 plays
12.
  Nursery Rhyme Ladies   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the ladies in the quiz with what happened to them in the nursery rhymes?
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Dec 17 17
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Average
rossian editor
Dec 17 17
675 plays
13.
  Who am I?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All the nursery rhymes. Try to guess who I am.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Lollypopdoggie, Jan 19 10
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Very Easy
Lollypopdoggie
2253 plays
14.
  The End of Dr. Seuss   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Of course, there is never an end of Dr. Seuss. We'll still be reading him when we're 99. However, do you know his books well enough to recognize their ending lines? See if you can match some titles with their last words.
Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Nov 30 17
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Average
alaspooryoric gold member
Nov 30 17
336 plays
15.
  And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on Dr. Seuss' first work for children. Most questions are direct quotes from the book. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Jan 09 07
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Easier
stuthehistoryguy gold member
1467 plays
16.
  Dr Seuss For All   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether you read them for yourself, or read them to others, the stories from Dr Seuss never fail to enchant and convey a love of words.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 08 22
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jan 08 22
372 plays
17.
  Animals in Literature    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
How well do you know your animal characters? Just match the character's name with the description given to learn about some of the most well known animals from your favorite books.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, LeChampion14, Jun 13 20
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Very Easy
LeChampion14
Jun 13 20
711 plays
18.
  A Little Quiz of Nursery Rhymes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All questions relate to nursery rhymes that have 'little' in the title or the rhyme.
Easier, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 23 14
Recommended for grades: 2,3
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
Tan72
1890 plays
19.
  Do You Know Your Fairy Tales?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your fairy tales?
Easier, 10 Qns, Vegeta_nz, Oct 25 03
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Fairy Tales
Easier
Vegeta_nz
5322 plays
20.
  Goodreads Top Children's Books Vol.1    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These are Goodreads top children's books. Match the book to the author.
Easier, 10 Qns, Morganw2019, Aug 23 22
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Easier
Morganw2019 gold member
Aug 23 22
309 plays
21.
  Lost, Stolen or Strayed   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is all about nursery rhymes where something or someone has gone astray. Can you be the detective and find out what has happened?
Easier, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Apr 13 14
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
Toeknee448
1029 plays
22.
  Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on one of my favorite "Junie B. Jones" books by Barbara Park. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, akriti, Feb 13 05
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
akriti
1206 plays
23.
  The Tale of Peter Rabbit   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit is a classic children's character. This quiz is based on the original text and illustrations.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Mar 07 08
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Potter, Beatrix
Average
looney_tunes editor
1008 plays
24.
  My Nursery Rhyme has a Word Missing!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some first lines from well known nursery rhymes, but a word is missing! Do you know what it is? Good luck and have fun.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, debbitts, Dec 19 10
Recommended for grades: 1,2
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Very Easy
debbitts gold member
2538 plays
25.
  Junie B. Jones is (Almost) a Flower Girl   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about "Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl" by Barbara Park. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, akriti, May 16 05
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
akriti
957 plays
26.
  Name That Mr. Man   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Mr. Men are a series of books created by Roger Hargreaves. From the clues given, can you work out which ten Mr Men I am talking about?
Easier, 10 Qns, Snowman, Nov 20 07
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Easier
Snowman gold member
1026 plays
27.
  The "Value Tales"   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The "Value Tales" are a series of illustrated books written for children using historical figures to represent specific values. Using the clues, try and match the tale with the figure.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, kino76, Apr 13 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5
Category: Books by Series
Very Easy
kino76 gold member
372 plays
28.
  The Very Hungry Caterpillar   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In Eric Carle's delightful picture book a little egg lay on a leaf in the moonlight. Then a tiny and very hungry caterpillar pops out in the warm sunshine on Sunday morning and starts to look for some food. Do you remember what he ate each day?
Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Aug 06 16
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Carle, Eric
Average
Lottie1001 gold member
216 plays
29.
  Nursery Rhyme Time   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do these nursery rhymes bring back any memories?
Easier, 10 Qns, Deunan, Aug 08 10
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
Deunan
1788 plays
30.
  Junie B. Jones is a Graduation Girl   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi! I love Junie B. Jones! I hope you like my quiz! Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, akriti, Aug 28 05
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
akriti
828 plays
31.
  Make Way for Ducklings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This well-loved story by Robert McCloskey, winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal, has been delighting children for many decades.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Oct 10 22
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4
Category: McCloskey, Robert
Average
looney_tunes editor
Oct 10 22
138 plays
32.
  Now We Are Six   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
... and still enjoying the poems of A. A. Milne. Can you match each of these titles with the line or lines provided from each poem?
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 24 17
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Milne, A.A.
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jul 24 17
210 plays
33.
  Junie B. Jones and her Big Fat Mouth   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Monday is Job Day and Junie B. told her class she's got the 'bestest' job of all. What is it?
Average, 10 Qns, angelmouse, Jul 23 06
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
angelmouse
1089 plays
34.
  This Bear is For Life!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are from the second edition of 'Winnie-The-Pooh' printed in 1927. This book has been read and lovingly cared for by three generations of my family. My quiz is for young children but the books for all ages.
Average, 10 Qns, fontenilles, Apr 28 08
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Milne, A.A.
Average
fontenilles
654 plays
35.
  And Sometimes, Why   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The how, where, what, and sometimes why, of well-known nursery rhymes. The questions are for the very young, but the additional information is often not suitable for children.
Easier, 10 Qns, boof123, Jul 06 14
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Easier
boof123
756 plays
36.
  'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A classic Christmas themed story written by none other than my favorite author, Dr. Seuss! Wanna put your Grinchy knowledge to the test? Take this quiz and see!
Easier, 10 Qns, LoraxGal, Nov 27 12
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Easier
LoraxGal
678 plays
37.
  What Big Eyes You Have!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about different classic fairytales. I give a hint, you tell me which story! Easy enough?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Frenchy05, Dec 24 10
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Fairy Tales
Very Easy
Frenchy05
1620 plays
38.
  Goodnight Moon - Matching for Kids    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Relive the favorite bedtime story "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown by matching the fun things we said "goodnight" to with its description.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, amcoffice, Oct 31 16
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Very Easy
amcoffice
405 plays
39.
  Mixed Children's Literature   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have several levels of literature which I enjoy reading to my grandchildren. How many of these do you recognize?
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Sep 10 13
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Category: Kid Lit General
Average
shvdotr gold member
2058 plays
40.
  Junie B. Jones Is NOT A Crook!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Junie B. Jones" is a hilarious series by Barbara Park. Junie B. has an interesting way of seeing the world. Read the books and you'll see what I mean!
Average, 10 Qns, Kay-Dee, Jan 20 05
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
Kay-Dee
1176 plays
41.
  The Cat in the Hat   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Dr Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat". I hope you like it. See if you can do it without looking at the book.
Average, 10 Qns, Mianabelle, Jul 12 07
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Seuss, Dr.
Average
Mianabelle
1698 plays
42.
  Goodnight Moon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown was a favorite of the original author of this quiz. I've adopted this quiz and added some interesting information. I chose this quiz because the book was also a favorite in our house.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Aug 29 22
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Average
ramonesrule gold member
Aug 29 22
111 plays
43.
  Picture Books go to the Dogs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these children's picture books star dogs- follow the clues to find the title.
Easier, 10 Qns, bookgal, Dec 19 10
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Easier
bookgal
2493 plays
44.
  Fictional Animal Friends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten animal characters from childrens' books, some of which have been made into movies and cartoons. How many do you know?
Easier, 10 Qns, cryptix, Dec 08 00
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Easier
cryptix
4809 plays
45.
  Junie B., First Grader (at last!)   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Junie B., First Grader (at last!) by Barbara Park Junie B. Jones finally becomes a first grader (book #18 in the series).
Average, 10 Qns, spongekid, Mar 15 03
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Park, Barbara
Average
spongekid
1128 plays
46.
  Little Miss and Mr. Men   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Roger Hargreaves is the author and creator of the "Little Miss" and "Mr. Men" series of books. These wonderful books began in 1971, with 43 published "Mr. Men" books and in 1981 with 30 published "Little Miss" books. I hope you enjoy remembering!
Average, 10 Qns, funnytrivianna, Jun 25 08
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Average
funnytrivianna gold member
582 plays
47.
  Nursery Rhyme Memories    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The children may do better on this than the adults. Do you remember the fine points of these rhymes?
Average, 10 Qns, kingscourt, Nov 26 11
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Nursery Rhymes
Average
kingscourt
948 plays
48.
  Famous Lines from Children's Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More from some classic children's books. This should be easier than my 'Choose the Author' quiz, but many of the books mentioned in that quiz are used in this one. Good luck and happy reading!
Average, 10 Qns, amymiehl, Oct 16 00
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Familiar Quotes
Average
amymiehl gold member
3948 plays
49.
  Authors of Children's Books    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you the author of a children's book. You choose the right character. Many of these characters can be seen in movies and even have their own TV show.
Average, 10 Qns, cryptix, Oct 07 01
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Average
cryptix
2988 plays
50.
  Do you know your 'Mr Men'? #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know your 'Mr Men'? In this quiz we look at four Mr Men (Mr Snow, Mr Jelly, Mr Muddle and Mr Brave), where you need to work out who is who, good luck. Roger Hargreaves was the author of this series.
Average, 10 Qns, doomed, May 02 15
Recommended for grades: 2,3
Average
doomed
117 plays
51.
  Picture Books    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are based on some of the best children's books of recent years. How much do you remember about them? Take a stroll back to your childhood and find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, MaggieG, Jul 19 04
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Picture Books
Tough
MaggieG gold member
1338 plays
52.
  I Think I Can! I Think I Can!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Childhood stories can start a love of reading that stays with us forever. Have fun with some questions from a few favorites!
Tough, 10 Qns, keatsgirl, Sep 21 11
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Category: Kid Lit General
Tough
keatsgirl
396 plays
53.
  If You Give a Hungry Caterpillar a Typewriter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Okay, get your preschool brother or sister to answer these fun questions about popular books for young people.
Tough, 10 Qns, annikaholli, Mar 24 12
Recommended for grades: 1,2,3
Category: Kid Lit General
Tough
annikaholli
267 plays
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