The Winklers' Holiday on Zoo Lovers Day
The Winkler family loved animals
About this book
The Winklers' Holiday on Zoo Lovers Day is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. The Winkler family loved animals. Guess what they did on Zoo Lovers Day? 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 | Sippi S. |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 12 pages, 970 words, 9 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Animals |
| Interactive features | Yes or No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Yes or No 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 Winklers' Holiday on Zoo Lovers Day with your child
Stories like The Winklers' Holiday on Zoo Lovers Day 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 Animals 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
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In The Winklers' Holiday on Zoo Lovers Day, readers find Animals. The Winkler family loved animals. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Animals 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: “The Winkler family had always been @passionate about animals.”
Words to learn in this book
- passionate: having strong feelings or love
- zoologist: who studies the science of animals
- marine biologist: who studies the science of plants and animals living in the sea
- blurted: said without thinking
- immediately: at once
- squawking: giving a sharp scream
- enchanted: to put under a magic spell of charm or delight
- species: a group of living things
- recreate: to create or make again
- habitats: the natural home of an animal or plant
- perches: branches or bars on which birds sit
- quizzed: questioned in order to test knowledge
- domed: rounded
- forage: to search for food
- pulsating: vibrate, throb with a regular rhythm
- fascinated: attracted and held the interest of
- menacingly: scarily or threateningly
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 Yes or No activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 970 words, 9 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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