Little Canary
This is the touching story of a little canary who feels self-conscious about her size
About this book
Little Canary is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This is the touching story of a little canary who feels self-conscious about her size. She soon learns that size does not matter; it's what's on the inside that counts.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 7 pages, 250 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Rhyming, Friendship, Animals, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
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 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 Little Canary with your child
Little Canary is a story about Rhyming. 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
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Little Canary?
Inside the book
In Little Canary, readers find Rhyming. This is the touching story of a little canary who feels self-conscious about her size. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Rhyming 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.
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 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?
7 pages, 250 words, 3 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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