A Fish That Makes You Laugh
When a simple fishing trip turns into a wild adventure
About this book
A Fish That Makes You Laugh is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. When a simple fishing trip turns into a wild adventure, you get Larry—the flipping, singing fish like no other! Join Grandpa, his granddaughter, and a very curious cat as they learn that sometimes the best fish stories are true.
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 | 26 pages, 730 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time, Silly Stories |
| 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 A Fish That Makes You Laugh with your child
Decodable books like A Fish That Makes You Laugh 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 questions do you still have about Silly Stories?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In A Fish That Makes You Laugh, beginner readers practise sounding out words. When a simple fishing trip turns into a wild adventure, you get Larry—the flipping, singing fish like no other! Join Grandpa, his granddaughter, and a very curious cat as they learn that sometimes the best fish stories are true. This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with 'augh', 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: “My father took my daughter and me on a fishing trip.”
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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?
26 pages, 730 words, 7 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
When a simple fishing trip turns into a wild adventure, you get Larry—the flipping, singing fish like no other! Join Grandpa, his granddaughter, and a very curious cat as they learn that sometimes the
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