Can I have a bite?
This book teaches children new vocabulary in relation to taste, food and drink
About this book
Can I have a bite? is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. This book teaches children new vocabulary in relation to taste, food and drink. It uses descriptive and expressive words. Written in rhyme, it helps children to remember new words more readily.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Michelle Anderson |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 160 words, 2 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Senses, Rhyming, Vocabulary, Science |
| Interactive features | Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Draw Your Doodle 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 Can I have a bite? with your child
Can I have a bite? is a story about Senses. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- What would you ask the author about Can I have a bite??
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Can I have a bite??
Inside the book
In Can I have a bite?, readers find Senses. This book teaches children new vocabulary in relation to taste, food and drink. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Senses and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Look at that apple, so shiny and bright.”
Words to learn in this book
- delicious: Something that tastes very yummy.
- dribble: To let saliva drip from the mouth.
- scrumptious: Something that tastes extremely pleasing.
- nibble: To have a little bite of something.
- delightful: Very pleasing.
- satisfying: Something that makes you feel full and happy.
- pulp: The soft moist part of fruit.
- refreshing: fresh and different.
- gulp: To swallow a large amount of food or drink
- tempting: Something that is inviting and looks very good.
- bunch: A group of things growing closely together.
- munch: To chew food loudly.
- ripe: Fruit that is ready to eat.
- lick: To use your tongue to taste something.
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Kindergarten and Level 2 (Easy Readers).
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.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Draw Your Doodle activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
11 pages, 160 words, 2 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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