Mike and Miles
A bike ride, a kite, and a game with a good friend
About this book
Mike is ready for a bike ride on the path by his house, where he must stay inside the white lines. Along the way he meets his friend Miles, who is flying a kite. The two friends play hide-and-seek until five o'clock, and a simple ride becomes a very nice 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, 155 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.
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 Mike and Miles with your child
Friendship can start with something as simple as a bike ride. Mike meets Miles on the path, and an ordinary afternoon turns into a game, a chat, and plans for another day out. Talk about your child's favorite outdoor games, and how a small hello can turn a stranger into a friend. With very simple words, it is a lovely first reader for children who are just learning to read, one simple page at a time.
Talk about it together
- What makes a bike ride more fun with a friend?
- What games do you like to play outside?
- What would you do on a hike with a friend?
Inside the book
Mike goes for a bike ride on the path by his house, and along the way he meets his friend Miles. It is a tiny story about friendship and outdoor play: a ride, a kite, and a game of hide-and-seek fill an ordinary afternoon. Children gain a simple, happy read with words that are just right for beginners.
Read it together and enjoy the easy rhythm of Mike and Miles's day, from the bike path to hide-and-seek.
From the book: “Mike and Miles had a nice time.”
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 5 to 7 years.
Is this 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. This book has no quiz or activity.
How long is the book?
Seventeen pages, 155 words, about 3 minutes of reading time.
Is this book good for beginner readers?
Yes. It is a decodable book that uses one- and two-syllable words with CVCe long i words, patterns VC and CVC, blends, digraphs, and kindergarten and first grade sight words.
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