Brave Alex and the Not-So-Scary Teacher
A nervous boy finds out his teacher is not scary at all
About this book
Alex is five and curious about everything, but he feels nervous about his first day of school. The neighborhood kids say his new teacher, Mrs. Williams, is the scariest teacher in the world. Before school even starts, Alex gets a chance to meet her, and what he finds surprises him.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Sippi S. |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 825 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Count the Objects activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Count the Objects activity 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 AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Brave Alex and the Not-So-Scary Teacher with your child
Many children feel nervous before something new, and Alex puts that feeling into words families can talk about. He has heard scary stories about his teacher, and those stories grow bigger in his mind than the person herself. Read together and ask your child what they do when they feel butterflies in their tummy, and how they can find out the truth about someone instead of believing rumors. It is a kind story about courage, curiosity, and giving people a fair chance.
Talk about it together
- Have you ever felt nervous about meeting someone new?
- Why do people sometimes believe stories about someone they never met?
- How can you find out what someone is really like?
Inside the book
Alex is getting ready for his first day of school, but scary stories about his new teacher make his tummy flutter. It is a story about not judging people by rumors: Alex worries about Mrs. Williams before he ever meets her. Children gain words for nervous feelings, and a brave example of finding out for yourself.
Read it together and see what happens when Alex meets Mrs. Williams before school starts. The story is a warm way to talk about first-day nerves and giving people a fair chance.
From the book: “Don't judge a book by its cover.”
Words to learn in this book
- curious: Wanting to know or learn about something new
- excited: Feeling happy and full of energy about something fun or interesting
- nervous: Feeling a little scared or worried about something
- piercing: Looking very intense or sharp, like a strong gaze
- gaze: Looking steadily at something or someone
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years.
Is this 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 Count the Objects activity is a Reading and Math app feature. This book has no quiz.
How long is the book?
Seventeen pages, 825 words, about 8 minutes of reading time.
What lesson does Alex learn?
Alex learns not to judge people by what others say. He finds out for himself.
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