The Boy and the Walnuts
This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with
About this book
The Boy and the Walnuts is an intermediate readers book for children ages 3 to 9. This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with the lesson: Do not attempt too much at once. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| 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 | 9 pages, 305 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time, Character Education |
| 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 Boy and the Walnuts with your child
Stories like The Boy and the Walnuts 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Boy and the Walnuts?
- What did you learn about Folktales?
Inside the book
In The Boy and the Walnuts, readers find Folktales. This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with the lesson: Do not attempt too much at once. 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: “Christos came running inside to his mother.”
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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?
9 pages, 305 words, 3 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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