The Straw Millionaire
This is a Japanese folktale that teaches the value of gratitude and
About this book
The Straw Millionaire is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This is a Japanese folktale that teaches the value of gratitude and the importance of even the smallest things. It is a story of a poor, hardworking man who, with the help of the Goddess of.
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 | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 465 words, 4 minutes |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| 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 The Straw Millionaire with your child
The Straw Millionaire is a story about Folktales. 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
- What would you ask the author about The Straw Millionaire?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Straw Millionaire?
Inside the book
In The Straw Millionaire, readers find Folktales. This is a Japanese folktale that teaches the value of gratitude and the importance of even the smallest things. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Folktales 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: “Long, long ago, in a small village, there lived an honest but unlucky man called Sasuke.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 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?
13 pages, 465 words, 4 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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