Grandpa's Guide Dog
A wonderful story about a Grandpa who refuses to get his eyes checked even though he is losing his eyesight
About this book
Grandpa's Guide Dog is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A wonderful story about a Grandpa who refuses to get his eyes checked even though he is losing his eyesight. Read to see how the Guiding Eyes for the Blind helps him find Primrose who ends up becoming his best friend and guide.
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
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| Author | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 41 pages, 5920 words, 46 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Friendship, Animals |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 Grandpa's Guide Dog with your child
Stories like Grandpa's Guide Dog 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 Friendship 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Grandpa's Guide Dog?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Grandpa's Guide Dog, readers find Friendship. A wonderful story about a Grandpa who refuses to get his eyes checked even though he is losing his eyesight. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Friendship 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
41 pages, 5920 words, 46 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Guess What? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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