I Wish I Were
This is a delightful book listing out some funny and silly reasons
About this book
I Wish I Were is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. This is a delightful book listing out some funny and silly reasons why children wish they were in a certain profession. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
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 | 3 to 5 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 425 words, 4 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Professions, Dialogic Reading, Silly Stories |
| Interactive features | Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
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 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 I Wish I Were with your child
Stories like I Wish I Were 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 Professions 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of I Wish I Were?
- What did you learn about Professions?
Inside the book
In I Wish I Were, readers find Professions. This is a delightful book listing out some funny and silly reasons why children wish they were in a certain profession. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Professions 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: “I wish I were a painter.”
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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?
11 pages, 425 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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