The Peacock and the Crane
This is a retelling of Aesop's fable seeking to answer the question
About this book
The Peacock and the Crane is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This is a retelling of Aesop's fable seeking to answer the question of what is more important—being beautiful or being useful? When a proud Peacock mocks a simple Crane for his dull feathers, he.
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, 500 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time, 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 Peacock and the Crane with your child
The Peacock and the Crane 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
- Would you like to read more books about Folktales?
- What questions do you still have about Folktales?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In The Peacock and the Crane, readers find Folktales. This is a retelling of Aesop's fable seeking to answer the question of what is more important—being beautiful or being useful? 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: “On a bright, sunny morning, a Peacock strutted through the barnyard.”
Words to learn in this book
- materials: Things used to build something (like wood, straw, or bricks).
- storms!": Strong winds and rain that can blow things down.
- gathered: Collected or picked up things from different places.
- solid: Very strong and not easy to break.
- solar panels: Flat boards that catch sunlight and make power.
- delivery: Bringing something to someone, like a package.
- technology: Things like phones, tablets, and machines that help people.
- chased: Ran after someone or something.
- danger: A place or thing that is not safe.
- huff: Took big breaths to blow out air.
- drone: A flying machine that moves by itself or with a remote control.
- Kremlin: a fortress within a city
- 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 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, 500 words, 5 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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