Cover of the book Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Every third Thursday, it's fish and chips day!

About this book

Fish and Chips is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Every third Thursday, it's fish and chips day! Follow Jack's trip to the shop and see how Mom makes the best fish and chips ever—served hot and delicious! This decodable is for beginner readers.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length17 pages, 210 words, 4 minutes
CategoriesDecodables 1st Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read Fish and Chips with your child

This decodable book gives beginner readers words they can sound out. The patterns are simple and repeat, so children gain confidence with each page. Read it together and let your child sound out the words. Praise the effort, not just the right answers. Short, regular practice is what builds a strong reader, and this book is made for exactly that.

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Inside the book

In Fish and Chips, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Every third Thursday, it's fish and chips day! Follow Jack's trip to the shop and see how Mom makes the best fish and chips ever—served hot and delicious! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with sh, ch, th, ck, and qu, patterns VC and CVC, blends, digraphs, and kindergarten and first-grade sight words only. The words follow simple patterns, so children can sound them out and read with confidence.

Children gain fluency and confidence by reading words they can decode. Let your child read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. Short, regular reading is what builds a strong reader.

From the book: “On the third Thursday, Mom likes to make fish and chips.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 7 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy 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.

How long is the book?

17 pages, 210 words, 4 minutes

What phonics skills does this book practise?

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