Walking in the Zoo
Sarah and Chris are on a fun adventure at the zoo
About this book
Walking in the Zoo is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Sarah and Chris are on a fun adventure at the zoo, where kangaroos jump, lions rest, and penguins get fish from the zookeeper! Come along and see all the exciting animals they discover—and what they plan to do next time!
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, 190 words, 3 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 Walking in the Zoo with your child
Decodable books like Walking in the Zoo 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 would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In Walking in the Zoo, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Sarah and Chris are on a fun adventure at the zoo, where kangaroos jump, lions rest, and penguins get fish from the zookeeper! Come along and see all the exciting animals they discover—and what they plan to do next time! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with inflectional ending -ing, 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: “Sarah and Chris are walking in the zoo.”
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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, 190 words, 3 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Sarah and Chris are on a fun adventure at the zoo, where kangaroos jump, lions rest, and penguins get fish from the zookeeper! Come along and see all the exciting animals they discover—and what they p
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