Cover of the hearable edition of Sam Names His Dog!

Sam Names His Dog!

A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog

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

About this book

Sam Names His Dog! is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog. It is an audio-only book, made for pure listening with no pictures and no words on screen.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length11 pages, 173 words
CategoriesSpecial Education, Story Time, Animals
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 Sam Names His Dog! with your child

Stories like Sam Names His Dog! 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 Animals 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

Sam Names His Dog! is an audio-only book about Animals. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog. 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: “Sam has a new dog.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy 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?

11 pages, 173 words

What will my child learn?

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

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