Cover of the book The Trail

The Trail

Paige is ready for an adventure as she hikes the trail to the top of the hill

About this book

The Trail is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Paige is ready for an adventure as she hikes the trail to the top of the hill, but will a rock in her shoe and the rain slow her down? Find out how she makes it to the top and sees something magical!

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length17 pages, 190 words, 3 minutes
CategoriesDecodables 1st Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read The Trail with your child

Decodable books like The Trail 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.

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Inside the book

In The Trail, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Paige is ready for an adventure as she hikes the trail to the top of the hill, but will a rock in her shoe and the rain slow her down? Find out how she makes it to the top and sees something magical! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with vowel team 'ai', 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: “Paige wants to hike the trail to the top of the hill.”

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?

Paige is ready for an adventure as she hikes the trail to the top of the hill, but will a rock in her shoe and the rain slow her down? Find out how she makes it to the top and sees something magical!

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