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 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 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.
Talk about it together
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about reading?
- What questions do you still have about reading?
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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