Cover of the hearable edition of Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks

Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks

A delightful story about a girl who discovers how much fun she

  • Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words

About this book

Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A delightful story about a girl who discovers how much fun she can have with the simplest of toys and how building blocks help her choose what she wants to be when she grows up.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length21 pages, 828 words
CategoriesStory Time, Professions, Vocabulary, Character Education
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can listen to this book

Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.

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Read Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks with your child

Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks is a story about Professions. 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.

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Inside the book

Lanassa and the Colorful Blocks is an audio-only book about Professions. A delightful story about a girl who discovers how much fun she can have with the simplest of toys and how building blocks help her choose what she wants to be when she grows up. There are no pictures and no words on screen, so children listen and imagine the story for themselves.

Children gain a love of listening and a stronger imagination. Listen together, and talk about what you heard afterwards. It is a calm way to enjoy a story, especially at bedtime.

From the book: “Lanassa sadly looked out of the window.”

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 hearable book, so a natural human voice tells the story for pure listening. There are no pictures and no words on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App.

How long is the book?

21 pages, 828 words

What will my child learn?

This book helps children learn about Professions, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.

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