Cover of the hearable edition of The Reading Bear

The Reading Bear

Ben, the bear loves books but does not like to read alone

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

About this book

The Reading Bear is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Ben, the bear loves books but does not like to read alone. See how he finds friends to read together. 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.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
CategoriesStory Time, Friendship
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.

Get the Reading and Math App

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

Get the Read Along App

This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read The Reading Bear with your child

Stories like The Reading Bear 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.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

The Reading Bear is an audio-only book about Friendship. Ben, the bear loves books but does not like to read alone. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 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.

What is this book about?

It is about Friendship. Ben, the bear loves books but does not like to read alone. See how he finds friends to read together.

What will my child learn?

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

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