How to Draw
Shawn loves to draw—but when he wants to learn how to make animals look real
About this book
How to Draw is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Shawn loves to draw—but when he wants to learn how to make animals look real, a trip to the library and a surprise visitor outside his window help him turn shapes into paws, claws, and more! This decodable is for beginner readers.
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, 660 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 How to Draw with your child
Decodable books like How to Draw are built for early readers. Every word follows a pattern your child can sound out, so the reading feels like a win. Sit beside your child, let them read the words aloud, and help only when they get stuck. A few minutes a day is enough to build fluency and confidence, and to make reading feel good.
Talk about it together
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In How to Draw, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Shawn loves to draw—but when he wants to learn how to make animals look real, a trip to the library and a surprise visitor outside his window help him turn shapes into paws, claws, and more! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with 'aw', 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: “He could draw shapes like triangles and circles.”
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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, 660 words, 7 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Shawn loves to draw—but when he wants to learn how to make animals look real, a trip to the library and a surprise visitor outside his window help him turn shapes into paws, claws, and more! This deco
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