The Great Animal Election
In the big, green forest, the animals must choose a new leader—but who will it be?
About this book
The Great Animal Election is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. In the big, green forest, the animals must choose a new leader—but who will it be? Some candidates brag, some try to cheat, and others just want to nap!
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 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 685 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Animals, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fill in the Blanks 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 Great Animal Election with your child
Stories like The Great Animal Election work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Animals setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Animals?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In The Great Animal Election, readers find Animals. In the big, green forest, the animals must choose a new leader—but who will it be? The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Animals 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: “A Big Decision in the Green Forest”
Words to learn in this book
- election!": A way to choose a leader by voting.
- Campaigns: A way to tell others why you should be chosen.
- cheating!": Breaking the rules to win.
- honest: Telling the truth and following the rules.
- compassionate: Kind and caring about others.
- bragged: Talked too much about how great they are.
- challenges!": Something that is hard to do.
- tricks: Sneaky actions to fool others.
- Balance: Having things fair and equal.
- protect: To keep safe.
- "VIP": a very important person
- millennium: a period of a thousand years
- Near East: the countries of southwestern Asia between the Mediterranean and India
- siege.": a military operation in which enemy forces cut off all supplies from a city
- Sufi: a Muslim ascetic and mystic
- tell: occupied mound
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 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. The Fill in the Blanks activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
17 pages, 685 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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