The Winning Horse of the Contest
Grace and her horse, Nodding Nelly, were ready for an adventure of
About this book
The Winning Horse of the Contest is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Grace and her horse, Nodding Nelly, were ready for an adventure of a lifetime—entering a big contest at the farm! Will Nelly's joyful nodding lead them to victory? This decodable is for beginner readers.
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, 920 words, 9 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 The Winning Horse of the Contest with your child
Decodable books like The Winning Horse of the Contest 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Winning Horse of the Contest?
- What did you learn about reading?
Inside the book
In The Winning Horse of the Contest, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Grace and her horse, Nodding Nelly, were ready for an adventure of a lifetime—entering a big contest at the farm! Will Nelly's joyful nodding lead them to victory? This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with double consonant ending -ed and -ing, 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: “Double consonant ending -ed and -ing words”
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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, 920 words, 9 minutes
What phonics skills does this book practise?
Grace and her horse, Nodding Nelly, were ready for an adventure of a lifetime—entering a big contest at the farm! Will Nelly's joyful nodding lead them to victory? This decodable is for beginner reade
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