Cover of the book Messy Tessy

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 typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length8 pages, 510 words, 5 minutes
CategoriesStory Time, Character Education
Interactive featuresYes or No activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Yes or No activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes 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.

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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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