Cover of the hearable edition of The Goodbye

The Goodbye

This book uses Dolch sight words for Kindergarteners and is a perfect story for beginner readers

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

About this book

The Goodbye is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. This book uses Dolch sight words for Kindergarteners and is a perfect story for beginner readers. 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
GradeKindergarten
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length14 pages, 284 words
CategoriesSpecial Education, Dialogic Reading, Story 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 Goodbye with your child

The Goodbye 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 Goodbye is an audio-only book about the story. This book uses Dolch sight words for Kindergarteners and is a perfect story for beginner readers. 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: “Tara and Joyce are good friends.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 3 to 7 years, at Kindergarten 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?

14 pages, 284 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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