Cover of the hearable edition of Troy's Lease a Toy

Troy's Lease a Toy

In a lively town, 8-year-old Troy's brilliant idea to lease his toys

  • Audio-only book • Pure listening, no pictures, no words

About this book

Troy's Lease a Toy is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. In a lively town, 8-year-old Troy's brilliant idea to lease his toys to other kids not only filled his life with excitement but also spread joy, responsibility, and sharing throughout the town, proving that true joy multiplies by spreading.

Book details

Book typeHearable Book – Audio only. No pictures, no words on screen. Made for listening.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 3
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length13 pages, 905 words
CategoriesStory Time, Financial Literacy
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can listen to this book

Reading and Math app: listen to it here, audio-only, no pictures, no words.

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Read Along App: audio-only listening, no pictures, no words.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read Troy's Lease a Toy with your child

Troy's Lease a Toy is a story about Financial Literacy. 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.

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Inside the book

Troy's Lease a Toy is an audio-only book about Financial Literacy. In a lively town, 8-year-old Troy's brilliant idea to lease his toys to other kids not only filled his life with excitement but also spread joy, responsibility, and sharing throughout the town, proving that true joy multiplies by spreading. There are no pictures and no words on screen, so children listen and imagine the story for themselves.

Children gain a love of listening and a stronger imagination. Listen together, and talk about what you heard afterwards. It is a calm way to enjoy a story, especially at bedtime.

From the book: “Once upon a time in a lively town, lived a curious and imaginative 8-year-old boy named Troy.”

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 hearable book, so a natural human voice tells the story for pure listening. There are no pictures and no words on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App.

How long is the book?

13 pages, 905 words

What will my child learn?

This book helps children learn about Financial Literacy, and builds vocabulary and a love of reading.

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