These Hands
This Benny-Award winning children's book celebrates all the wonderful things that we can do with our hands
About this book
These Hands is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. This Benny-Award winning children's book celebrates all the wonderful things that we can do with our hands. It reinforces positive messages for kids of all ages about how to be productive, creative and imaginative.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Shawn Pendenque |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 20 pages, 145 words, 1 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education, Senses |
| 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 These Hands with your child
Stories like These Hands work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Character Education setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What questions do you still have about Character Education?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In These Hands, readers find Character Education. This Benny-Award winning children's book celebrates all the wonderful things that we can do with our hands. 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: “These hands are my hands”
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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?
20 pages, 145 words, 1 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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