The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens
See what this hen was looking for so many pens
About this book
The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens is an easy readers book for children ages 1 to 5. See what this hen was looking for so many pens. 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 | 11 pages, 300 words, 3 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 Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens with your child
Stories like The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens 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 Friendship 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens, readers find Friendship. See what this hen was looking for so many pens. 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 hen named Jen Hen.”
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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?
11 pages, 300 words, 3 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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