The Old Man In The Dream
A dream visitor begs a powerful man for help.
About this book
Kwon Jai is a powerful man who loves sports and outdoor adventures. One night he dreams of an old man with tears in his eyes, bowing low and begging for help. The next morning, a friend arrives with an invitation that puts Kwon in a difficult spot. A short folktale with a real lesson inside it.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Suyash Singh |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 7 pages, 230 words, 2 minutes |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time |
| Interactive features | What is This activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus What is This 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 The Old Man In The Dream with your child
Folktales give children big questions in small packages, and this one asks what kindness costs. Kwon must weigh a plea made in a dream against a friend's invitation and his own love of adventure. Read it together and pause at the hard moment: what would your child do, and why? The story shows that kindness is not always easy or obvious, and that saying no can itself be a kind act. It is short enough to read twice, and the second reading brings the best discussion.
Talk about it together
- If a dream asked you for help, what would you do?
- Is it ever hard to say no to a friend? When?
- What does it mean to be kind when kindness is difficult?
Inside the book
Kwon Jai is a powerful man who loves sports and outdoor adventures. One night he dreams of an old man in tears, begging him for help against a powerful enemy. When morning comes, a friend's invitation forces Kwon to choose between a pleasant day out and the old man's plea.
Children gain a first lesson in thinking before acting, and in the quiet courage of a difficult choice. It is short, thoughtful, and made for talking about together.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
It is written for ages 5 to 7 years, and also for ages 3 to 5 years and 7 to 9 years.
Is this 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 What is This activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
7 pages, 230 words, about 2 minutes of reading time.
Is this a folktale?
Yes. It is a short folktale, retold in simple words, with a lesson about kindness and difficult choices.
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