Working on the Bike
When Lane sees his friends zooming by on their bikes
About this book
Working on the Bike is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. When Lane sees his friends zooming by on their bikes, he wishes he could ride too—but first, he'll have to bring an old, dusty bike back to life! Will a little hard work and a new bell be enough to get him rolling?
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 27 pages, 665 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here 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 AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read Working on the Bike with your child
This decodable book gives beginner readers words they can sound out. The patterns are simple and repeat, so children gain confidence with each page. Read it together and let your child sound out the words. Praise the effort, not just the right answers. Short, regular practice is what builds a strong reader, and this book is made for exactly that.
Talk about it together
- What was your favourite part of Working on the Bike?
- What did you learn about reading?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Working on the Bike, beginner readers practise sounding out words. When Lane sees his friends zooming by on their bikes, he wishes he could ride too—but first, he'll have to bring an old, dusty bike back to life! Will a little hard work and a new bell be enough to get him rolling? Let's find out! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with mixed CVCe, patterns with blends, digraphs, and first and second-grade sight words only. The words follow simple patterns, so children can sound them out and read with confidence.
Children gain fluency and confidence by reading words they can decode. Let your child read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. Short, regular reading is what builds a strong reader.
From the book: “Lane sat by the window in his room.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 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.
How long is the book?
27 pages, 665 words, 7 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
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