Cover of the book Zhen Learns About Inflation

Zhen Learns About Inflation

In a small town, Zhen learns about inflation when he and his

About this book

Zhen Learns About Inflation is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. In a small town, Zhen learns about inflation when he and his mom discover the rising prices of apples at the market. A kind apple seller explains the concept, teaching Zhen the importance of compassion and helping others.

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 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length12 pages, 540 words, 5 minutes
CategoriesStory Time, Financial Literacy
Interactive featuresYes or No activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Yes or No activity in the Reading and Math app.

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

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

Why read Zhen Learns About Inflation with your child

Zhen Learns About Inflation is a story about Financial Literacy. 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

In Zhen Learns About Inflation, readers find Financial Literacy. In a small town, Zhen learns about inflation when he and his mom discover the rising prices of apples at the market. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Financial Literacy 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: “Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a little boy named Zhen.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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 Yes or No activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

12 pages, 540 words, 5 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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