Cover of the book The Day at the Bay

The Day at the Bay

Jay and Fay are in for an exciting day at the bay, and they're not alone!

About this book

The Day at the Bay is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Jay and Fay are in for an exciting day at the bay, and they're not alone! Will they find dragons to slay, race in a fun relay, and make a splash before it's time to go home?

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, 170 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 Day at the Bay with your child

This decodable book gives beginner readers words they can sound out. The patterns are simple and repeat, so children gain confidence with each page. Read it together and let your child sound out the words. Praise the effort, not just the right answers. Short, regular practice is what builds a strong reader, and this book is made for exactly that.

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Inside the book

In The Day at the Bay, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Jay and Fay are in for an exciting day at the bay, and they're not alone! Will they find dragons to slay, race in a fun relay, and make a splash before it's time to go home? Find out what happens when the four friends play all day! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with vowel team 'ay', 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: “Jay and Fay went to the bay.”

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, 170 words, 3 minutes

What phonics skills does this book practise?

Jay and Fay are in for an exciting day at the bay, and they're not alone! Will they find dragons to slay, race in a fun relay, and make a splash before it's time to go home? Find out what happens when

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