My Little Brother
My little brother is growing up fast—he walks, talks, and even breaks my crayons!
About this book
My Little Brother is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. My little brother is growing up fast—he walks, talks, and even breaks my crayons! He's silly, sweet, and not a baby anymore... and I love him just the same! This decodable is for beginner readers.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 205 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 1st Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read My Little Brother 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.
Talk about it together
- Would you like to read more books about reading?
- What questions do you still have about reading?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In My Little Brother, beginner readers practise sounding out words. My little brother is growing up fast—he walks, talks, and even breaks my crayons! He's silly, sweet, and not a baby anymore... and I love him just the same! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with initial r- blends, 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: “My little brother is not a baby now.”
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, 205 words, 5 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
My little brother is growing up fast—he walks, talks, and even breaks my crayons! He's silly, sweet, and not a baby anymore... and I love him just the same! This decodable is for beginner readers. It
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