Why Isn't Nika Playing?
Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in
About this book
Why Isn't Nika Playing? is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in a game of license plate bingo during a field trip. Nika has dyslexia, and once Emma learns this, the friendship between the girls deepens.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Laura Singer |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 24 pages, 1740 words, 17 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, 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 Why Isn't Nika Playing? with your child
Why Isn't Nika Playing? is a story about Character Education. 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 was your favourite part of Why Isn't Nika Playing??
- What did you learn about Character Education?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Why Isn't Nika Playing?, readers find Character Education. Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in a game of license plate bingo during a field trip. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education 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: “Emma was feeling very happy.”
Words to learn in this book
- atoll: A ring-shaped island made of coral.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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 Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
24 pages, 1740 words, 17 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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