Cover of the hearable edition of Spark Gets a Time-Out!

Spark Gets a Time-Out!

A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout

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

About this book

Spark Gets a Time-Out! is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout. 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, 134 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 Spark Gets a Time-Out! with your child

Spark Gets a Time-Out! is a story about Animals. 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

Spark Gets a Time-Out! is an audio-only book about Animals. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout. 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 pet 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, 134 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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