Wishes for a Dog
Ashley and Ryan had one big wish: to find the perfect dog to love
About this book
Wishes for a Dog is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Ashley and Ryan had one big wish: to find the perfect dog to love. When their family visits a dog fair, they meet Peaches — a sweet pup with a wagging tail and a heart full of hope.
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, 940 words, 10 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 Wishes for a Dog 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 would you ask the author about Wishes for a Dog?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Wishes for a Dog?
Inside the book
In Wishes for a Dog, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Ashley and Ryan had one big wish: to find the perfect dog to love. When their family visits a dog fair, they meet Peaches — a sweet pup with a wagging tail and a heart full of hope. Will this be the day their wish (and Peaches' too!) finally comes true? This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with inflection ending -es, 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: “Ashley and Ryan wished for a dog for as long as they could remember.”
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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, 940 words, 10 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
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