Skunk Sings
Skunk has a song to sing, and she's ready to share it with her friend!
About this book
Skunk Sings is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Skunk has a song to sing, and she's ready to share it with her friend! From singing on a tree trunk to a big round of applause, this little tune brings lots of joy! 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, 155 words |
| 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 Skunk Sings with your child
Decodable books like Skunk Sings are built for early readers. Every word follows a pattern your child can sound out, so the reading feels like a win. Sit beside your child, let them read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. A few minutes a day is enough to build fluency and confidence, and to make reading feel good.
Talk about it together
- What questions do you still have about reading?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In Skunk Sings, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Skunk has a song to sing, and she's ready to share it with her friend! From singing on a tree trunk to a big round of applause, this little tune brings lots of joy! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with glued sounds with -ng and -nk, 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: “Glued sounds with -ng and -nk words”
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, 155 words
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Skunk has a song to sing, and she's ready to share it with her friend! From singing on a tree trunk to a big round of applause, this little tune brings lots of joy! This decodable is for beginner read
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