Messy Tessy
Tessy was not bothered by the messes and never cleaned up her room which is why she was known as Messy Tessy
About this book
Messy Tessy is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Tessy was not bothered by the messes and never cleaned up her room which is why she was known as Messy Tessy. Read her story to find out what made her turn around and earn the title of Clean McQueen.
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 | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 8 pages, 510 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education |
| 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 Messy Tessy with your child
Stories like Messy Tessy 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 Character Education 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 Messy Tessy, readers find Character Education. Tessy was not bothered by the messes and never cleaned up her room which is why she was known as Messy Tessy. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education 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, there was a girl named Tessy who never cleaned her room.”
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?
8 pages, 510 words, 5 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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