About this book
Chasing Rainbows is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Abigail loves rainbows! One day, she sets off on an adventure with her dog Poodles to find out where rainbows actually begin and end. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 12 pages, 770 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Friendship |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity 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 AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Chasing Rainbows with your child
Stories like Chasing Rainbows work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Friendship setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Friendship?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Chasing Rainbows, readers find Friendship. Abigail loves rainbows! The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Friendship and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “One day, she saw a wonderful rainbow in the sky outside her window.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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. The Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 770 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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