Marco's Camera Wish
When Marco couldn't get the camera he dreamed of, he found a new way to capture the world through painting
About this book
Marco's Camera Wish is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. When Marco couldn't get the camera he dreamed of, he found a new way to capture the world through painting. This heartwarming story teaches children the power of creativity, and resilience, and how unexpected challenges can lead to discovering hidden talents and new passions.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 660 words, 6 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Image Sequencing activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Image Sequencing 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 Marco's Camera Wish with your child
Marco's Camera Wish is a story about the story. 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
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about the story?
Inside the book
In Marco's Camera Wish, readers find the story. When Marco couldn't get the camera he dreamed of, he found a new way to capture the world through painting. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for the story 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: “In a happy little town filled with bright houses and kind neighbors, there lived a boy named Marco.”
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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 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 Comprehension quiz, Image Sequencing activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 660 words, 6 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Image Sequencing activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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