The Boat Crew
The boat crew was ready for a sunny sea adventure—but would their trip go smoothly
About this book
The Boat Crew is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. The boat crew was ready for a sunny sea adventure—but would their trip go smoothly, or would the waves bring a big surprise? Come aboard and see what the crew finds out on the water! This decodable is for beginner readers.
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, 215 words, 4 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 Boat Crew with your child
Decodable books like The Boat Crew 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about The Boat Crew?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Boat Crew, beginner readers practise sounding out words. The boat crew was ready for a sunny sea adventure—but would their trip go smoothly, or would the waves bring a big surprise? Come aboard and see what the crew finds out on the water! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with mixed vowel teams, 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: “The boat crew was going on a trip to the sea.”
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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, 215 words, 4 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
The boat crew was ready for a sunny sea adventure—but would their trip go smoothly, or would the waves bring a big surprise? Come aboard and see what the crew finds out on the water! This decodable is
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