Cover of the hearable edition of How the Sun was Made

How the Sun was Made

This story is an Australian aboriginal tale of how the sun came to exist and how day and night came to be

  • Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words

About this book

How the Sun was Made is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This story is an Australian aboriginal tale of how the sun came to exist and how day and night came to be. 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 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 3
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length9 pages, 490 words
CategoriesFolktales, Story Time
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 How the Sun was Made with your child

Stories like How the Sun was Made 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

Inside the book

How the Sun was Made is an audio-only book about Folktales. This story is an Australian aboriginal tale of how the sun came to exist and how day and night came to be. 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: “Once upon a time, for a long long time, there was no sun.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 3 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?

9 pages, 490 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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