The Mule Who Could Fly
Meet a brown mule who dreams of flying!
About this book
The Mule Who Could Fly is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Meet a brown mule who dreams of flying! Will his funny attempts on the cube help him soar through the sky, or will he land with just a smile? Read to see what happens next! 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 | 15 pages, 140 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 1st Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time, Silly Stories |
| 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 The Mule Who Could Fly with your child
Decodable books like The Mule Who Could Fly 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 Silly Stories?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In The Mule Who Could Fly, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Meet a brown mule who dreams of flying! Will his funny attempts on the cube help him soar through the sky, or will he land with just a smile? Read to see what happens next! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with CVCe long u words, 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: “There once was a brown mule.”
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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?
15 pages, 140 words, 3 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Meet a brown mule who dreams of flying! Will his funny attempts on the cube help him soar through the sky, or will he land with just a smile? Read to see what happens next! This decodable is for begin
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