Who Will Bell the Cat
This is a retelling of an Aesop's fable with the lesson: It is one thing to say that something should be done
About this book
Who Will Bell the Cat is an intermediate readers book for children ages 3 to 9. This is a retelling of an Aesop's fable with the lesson: It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Samrath 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 | 5 pages, 260 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 Who Will Bell the Cat with your child
Stories like Who Will Bell the Cat 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 Folktales 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 would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In Who Will Bell the Cat, readers find Folktales. This is a retelling of an Aesop's fable with the lesson: It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Folktales 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: “There was once a big family of mice living in a big old house.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 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 What is This? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
5 pages, 260 words, 2 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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