Cover of the book The Circus Chat

The Circus Chat

The story is about two friends, Zion and Tonya, discussing Zion's exciting day at the circus

About this book

The Circus Chat is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. The story is about two friends, Zion and Tonya, discussing Zion's exciting day at the circus. It is an entertaining introduction to circus-themed words and concepts, making it a delightful and educational read for kids.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length14 pages, 345 words, 4 minutes
CategoriesStory Time
Interactive featuresMatch the Following activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Match the Following activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read The Circus Chat with your child

Stories like The Circus Chat 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 the story 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.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

In The Circus Chat, readers find the story. The story is about two friends, Zion and Tonya, discussing Zion's exciting day at the circus. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for the story and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “Tell me, tell me" replied Tonya.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 3 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. The Match the Following activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

14 pages, 345 words, 4 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Match the Following activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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