The Little Mermaid
This classic Danish fairy tale is a timeless story of a mermaid
About this book
The Little Mermaid is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This classic Danish fairy tale is a timeless story of a mermaid who dreams of becoming human and living on the surface herself. With the help of her friend, she disobeys her father King Triton and.
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 | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 645 words, 5 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 Little Mermaid with your child
Stories like The Little Mermaid 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about The Little Mermaid?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Little Mermaid, readers find Folktales. This classic Danish fairy tale is a timeless story of a mermaid who dreams of becoming human and living on the surface herself. 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: “Once upon a time, lived a little mermaid, Ariel.”
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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 What is This? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 645 words, 5 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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