Cover of the hearable edition of The Barter Girl

The Barter Girl

This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers

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

About this book

The Barter Girl is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers the magic of fostering connections and spreading joy in her vibrant village through bartering and how she comes to be known as the Barter Girl.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years
GradeGrade 4
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
CategoriesStory Time, Financial Literacy
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 The Barter Girl with your child

Stories like The Barter Girl 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 Financial Literacy 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.

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Inside the book

The Barter Girl is an audio-only book about Financial Literacy. This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers the magic of fostering connections and spreading joy in her vibrant village through bartering and how she comes to be known as the Barter Girl. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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.

What is this book about?

It is about Financial Literacy. This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers the magic of fostering connections and spreading joy in her vibrant village through bartering

What will my child learn?

This book helps children learn about Financial Literacy, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.

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