The Frogs and The Ox
This retelling of Aesop's fable comes with the lesson: In your own vanity
About this book
The Frogs and The Ox is an intermediate readers book for children ages 3 to 7. This retelling of Aesop's fable comes with the lesson: In your own vanity, do not try the impossible to become someone you are not.
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 |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 8 pages, 195 words, 2 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 Frogs and The Ox with your child
The Frogs and The Ox is a story about Folktales. 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
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In The Frogs and The Ox, readers find Folktales. This retelling of Aesop's fable comes with the lesson: In your own vanity, do not try the impossible to become someone you are not. 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: “One day an Ox came down to a pond for a drink of water.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 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?
8 pages, 195 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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