The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van
This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy
About this book
The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van is an easy readers book for children ages 1 to 5. This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Sippi S. |
| Ages | 3 to 5 years, also 1 to 3 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 9 pages, 170 words, 2 minutes |
| Categories | Dialogic Reading, Friendship, Story Time |
| 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 The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van with your child
The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van is a story about Friendship. 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
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Friendship?
Inside the book
In The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van, readers find Friendship. This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Friendship 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: “There once was a man from Japan named Mr.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 1 to 5 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?
9 pages, 170 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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