Cover of the hearable edition of The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens

The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens

See what this hen was looking for so many pens

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

About this book

The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens is an easy readers book for children ages 1 to 5. See what this hen was looking for so many pens. 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
Length12 pages, 298 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 Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens with your child

Stories like The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens 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 Friendship 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.

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Inside the book

The Hen Who Wanted Ten Pens is an audio-only book about Friendship. See what this hen was looking for so many pens. 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 hen named Jen Hen.”

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?

12 pages, 298 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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