Cover of the hearable edition of Odina's Painting

Odina's Painting

A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and

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

About this book

Odina's Painting is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and how her abstract art teaches her friends art appreciation and how to agree to disagree.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 4
Reading levelLevel 4, Advanced Readers
Length26 pages, 1373 words
CategoriesStory Time, Colors, 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 Odina's Painting with your child

Stories like Odina's Painting 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 Colors 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.

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Inside the book

Odina's Painting is an audio-only book about Colors. A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and how her abstract art teaches her friends art appreciation and how to agree to disagree. 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: “She enjoyed spending time coloring canvases that were perched on her easel and she liked to use all of her paint brushes.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced 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?

26 pages, 1373 words

What will my child learn?

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

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