Cover of the hearable edition of The Mount Kenya Trio

The Mount Kenya Trio

Read this story about the three baby elephants that somehow are separated from their parents and the herd

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

About this book

The Mount Kenya Trio is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Read this story about the three baby elephants that somehow are separated from their parents and the herd. Will the farmer be able to help them?

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorRosemary Mugambi
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length7 pages, 363 words
CategoriesStory Time
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 The Mount Kenya Trio with your child

The Mount Kenya Trio is a story about the story. 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

The Mount Kenya Trio is an audio-only book about the story. Read this story about the three baby elephants that somehow are separated from their parents and the herd. 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: “Once upon a time, there lived a farmer near the foot of Mount Kenya called Thigiu.”

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?

7 pages, 363 words

What will my child learn?

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

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