Why Isn't Nika Playing?
Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in
- Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words
About this book
Why Isn't Nika Playing? is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in a game of license plate bingo during a field trip. Nika has dyslexia, and once Emma learns this, the friendship between the girls deepens.
Book details
| Book type | Hearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening. |
|---|---|
| Author | Laura Singer |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 25 pages, 1828 words |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can listen to this book
Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read Why Isn't Nika Playing? with your child
Why Isn't Nika Playing? is a story about Character Education. 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.
Talk about it together
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
Why Isn't Nika Playing? is an audio-only book about Character Education. Six-year old Emma doesn't understand why her friend Nika isn't participating in a game of license plate bingo during a field trip. 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: “Emma was feeling very happy.”
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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 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?
25 pages, 1828 words
What will my child learn?
This book helps children learn about Character Education, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.
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