Tricia Tells Time
An educational book that teaches children to tell time as they follow
About this book
Tricia Tells Time is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. An educational book that teaches children to tell time as they follow Tricia as she keeps track of time on her birthday. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lauren Tunnell |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 12 pages, 725 words, 6 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Tricia Tells Time with your child
Stories like Tricia Tells Time 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 Character Education 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.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Character Education?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Tricia Tells Time, readers find Character Education. An educational book that teaches children to tell time as they follow Tricia as she keeps track of time on her birthday. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Tricia wakes up to the screech of her alarm.”
Words to learn in this book
- digital: Showing the time with digits instead of hands.
- analog: A kind of clock that shows the time with the position of hands on a dial.
- hand: Pointers on an analog clock that show the time of day.
- sundial: A device that shows the time of day with shadows cast by the sun.
- grandfather clock: A tall wooden clock that is driven by weights.
- wristwatch: A small clock worn on a strap around one’s wrist.
- alarm clock: A clock that makes a sound a particular time, for the purpose of waking a person up.
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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 read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 725 words, 6 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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