Drew's Pet Newt
Drew just got a new pet—but it's not a pup or a cat
About this book
Drew's Pet Newt is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. Drew just got a new pet—but it's not a pup or a cat... it's a tiny, wiggly newt! What will he do with such a little creature? Let's find out how Drew and his perky pet become the best of friends!
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
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| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 165 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 Drew's Pet Newt with your child
Decodable books like Drew's Pet Newt 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Drew's Pet Newt?
- What did you learn about reading?
Inside the book
In Drew's Pet Newt, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Drew just got a new pet—but it's not a pup or a cat... it's a tiny, wiggly newt! What will he do with such a little creature? Let's find out how Drew and his perky pet become the best of friends! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with vowel team 'ew', 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: “Drew got a newt for a pet.”
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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?
17 pages, 165 words, 3 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Drew just got a new pet—but it's not a pup or a cat... it's a tiny, wiggly newt! What will he do with such a little creature? Let's find out how Drew and his perky pet become the best of friends! This
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