Cover of the hearable edition of The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van

The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van

This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy

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

About this book

The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van is an easy readers book for children ages 1 to 5. This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy. 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.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages3 to 5 years, also 1 to 3 years
GradeKindergarten
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length10 pages, 172 words
CategoriesDialogic Reading, Friendship, 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 The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van with your child

The Man From Japan Who Loved His Van is a story about Friendship. 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 Man From Japan Who Loved His Van is an audio-only book about Friendship. This fun rhyming book is about a man who loved his van so much that he did something crazy. 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: “There once was a man from Japan named Mr.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 1 to 5 years, at Kindergarten and Level 2 (Easy 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, 172 words

What will my child learn?

This book helps children learn about Friendship, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.

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