The Boy and the Walnuts
This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with
- Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words
About this book
The Boy and the Walnuts is an intermediate readers book for children ages 3 to 9. This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with the lesson: Do not attempt too much at once. It is an audio-only book, made for pure listening with no pictures and no words on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Hearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 304 words |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time, Character Education |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can listen to this book
Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read The Boy and the Walnuts with your child
The Boy and the Walnuts 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
- Would you like to read more books about Folktales?
- What questions do you still have about Folktales?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
The Boy and the Walnuts is an audio-only book about Folktales. This retelling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy and the Filberts' comes with the lesson: Do not attempt too much at once. There are no pictures and no words on screen, so children listen and imagine the story for themselves.
Children gain a love of listening and a stronger imagination. Listen together, and talk about what you heard afterwards. It is a calm way to enjoy a story, especially at bedtime.
From the book: “Christos came running inside to his mother.”
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a hearable book, so a natural human voice tells the story for pure listening. There are no pictures and no words on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 304 words
What will my child learn?
This book helps children learn about Folktales, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.
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