Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster
Doommuck, a mischievous little monster with dreams of dancing, teams up with
About this book
Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Doommuck, a mischievous little monster with dreams of dancing, teams up with the Nanster, a high-tech robot built by his parents, for a wild journey to the human realm.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 18 pages, 1105 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Vocabulary, Silly Stories |
| Interactive features | Image Sequencing activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Image Sequencing 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 Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster with your child
Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster is a story about Vocabulary. 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.
Talk about it together
- Would you like to read more books about Vocabulary?
- What questions do you still have about Vocabulary?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster, readers find Vocabulary. Doommuck, a mischievous little monster with dreams of dancing, teams up with the Nanster, a high-tech robot built by his parents, for a wild journey to the human realm. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Vocabulary 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: “Have you ever heard the word “discombobulate”?”
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
- tremble: Shake or quiver, often because of fear or cold
- anxious: Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen
- stern: Serious or strict, not smiling or playful
- familiar: Something or someone you know or recognize
- peering: To look closely at something or someone, usually from a hidden spot
- wrath: Extreme anger or rage
- prodded: To encourage or push gently, like when someone nudges you to do something
- courage: Bravery or being able to do something even if you're a little scared
- jittery: Feeling nervous or shaky, like having butterflies in your tummy
- introduced: Meeting someone new and saying your name
- strict: Following rules closely and expecting others to do the same
- chuckled: Laughing quietly or softly
- impression: The way someone or something seems to you based on what you see or hear
- excitement: Feeling really happy and looking forward to something fun
- rumors: Stories or news that may or may not be true, and often spread by word of mouth
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 3 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 Image Sequencing activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
18 pages, 1105 words, 11 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Image Sequencing activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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