Cover of the hearable edition of Zuri's Launch

Zuri's Launch

Zuri dreams of becoming an astronaut but dreaming is not enough

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

About this book

Zuri's Launch is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Zuri dreams of becoming an astronaut but dreaming is not enough. What does she have to do to achieve her dream? 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 3
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length14 pages, 816 words
CategoriesStory Time, Space and Astronomy, Professions
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 Zuri's Launch with your child

Zuri's Launch is a story about Space and Astronomy. 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

Zuri's Launch is an audio-only book about Space and Astronomy. Zuri dreams of becoming an astronaut but dreaming is not enough. 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, there was a little girl named Zuri.”

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?

14 pages, 816 words

What will my child learn?

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

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