1600 Forest Road
Different neighbors who depend on each other
About this book
1600 Forest Road introduces the neighbors on one forest street, all different and all depending on each other. A busy bee family, a lion who wants to get married, a snake who gives kisses when he hisses, and an owl family that sleeps by day all live side by side.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Ledford |
| Ages | 3 to 5 years, also 1 to 3 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 215 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Story Time, Animals |
| Interactive features | Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Match the Following activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read 1600 Forest Road with your child
Point out how each neighbor is different, and how each one still needs the others. The bee family stays busy, the lion gets hot cooking tater tots, the owl family sleeps by day, and the rabbits order carrots on tablets. Pause and ask which neighbor your child would most want next door, and what makes a good neighbor.
Talk about it together
- Which neighbor would you most want next door?
- How are the neighbors different from each other?
- What makes a good neighbor?
Inside the book
1600 Forest Road is a rhyming tour of one forest street. A bee family, a lion, a snake, an owl family, a cricket, a pig family, a worm, rabbits, and a spider all live side by side.
Children gain a feel for how different neighbors can still depend on each other. Every neighbor is different, and every one belongs on the street.
From the book: “I live in the most interesting neighborhood. Let me introduce you to my friends.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 1 to 5 years, at Kindergarten and Level 2 for easy readers. Toddlers aged 1 to 3 will enjoy it read aloud, and children aged 3 to 5 can start reading the short lines themselves.
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen. The rhyming lines make each neighbor easy to remember.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Match the Following activity is a Reading and Math app feature. This book has no quiz.
How long is the book?
Eleven pages, 215 words, about 3 minutes of reading time.
Who lives at 1600 Forest Road?
A bee family, a lion, a snake, an owl family, a cricket, a pig family, a worm, rabbits, and a spider, all as neighbors.
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