Cover of the book Odina's Painting

Odina's Painting

A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and

About this book

Odina's Painting is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and how her abstract art teaches her friends art appreciation and how to agree to disagree.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 4
Reading levelLevel 4, Advanced Readers
Length25 pages, 1370 words, 12 minutes
CategoriesStory Time, Colors, Character Education
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Odina's Painting with your child

Stories like Odina's Painting 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 Colors 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

Inside the book

In Odina's Painting, readers find Colors. A wonderful story about a girl and her love of painting and how her abstract art teaches her friends art appreciation and how to agree to disagree. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Colors 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: “She enjoyed spending time coloring canvases that were perched on her easel and she liked to use all of her paint brushes.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced 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 Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

25 pages, 1370 words, 12 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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