Ben Cooked
Ben cooked lunch with his Nana, and today, they're making something special—chicken soup!
About this book
Ben Cooked is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Ben cooked lunch with his Nana, and today, they're making something special—chicken soup! With a little help from Nana, Ben adds all the right ingredients, but will it taste as yummy as it looks? Let's find out! 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, 160 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 Ben Cooked 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
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Ben Cooked?
Inside the book
In Ben Cooked, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Ben cooked lunch with his Nana, and today, they're making something special—chicken soup! With a little help from Nana, Ben adds all the right ingredients, but will it taste as yummy as it looks? Let's find out! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with inflectional ending -ed, 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: “Ben cooked lunch with his Nana.”
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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, 160 words, 3 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
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