Cover of the hearable edition of Hess and his Sticky Mess

Hess and his Sticky Mess

Hess loves to chew gum

  • Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words

About this book

Hess and his Sticky Mess is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Hess loves to chew gum. But he has a habit of sticking it into weird places. This leads to some funny and crazy mishaps.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length11 pages, 608 words
CategoriesStory Time, Character Education, Silly Stories
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can listen to this book

Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.

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Read Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read Hess and his Sticky Mess with your child

Hess and his Sticky Mess is a story about Character Education. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.

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Inside the book

Hess and his Sticky Mess is an audio-only book about Character Education. Hess loves to chew gum. There are no pictures and no words on screen, so children listen and imagine the story for themselves.

Children gain a love of listening and a stronger imagination. Listen together, and talk about what you heard afterwards. It is a calm way to enjoy a story, especially at bedtime.

From the book: “Once upon a time, there was a boy named Hess.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a hearable book, so a natural human voice tells the story for pure listening. There are no pictures and no words on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App.

How long is the book?

11 pages, 608 words

What will my child learn?

This book helps children learn about Character Education, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.

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