Cover of the hearable edition of The Boy and the Walnuts

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 typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length10 pages, 304 words
CategoriesFolktales, Story Time, Character Education
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can listen to this book

Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.

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Read Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.

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This 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.

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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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