Cover of the book Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns

Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns

Step right up and get ready for a giggle-filled adventure!

About this book

Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Step right up and get ready for a giggle-filled adventure! The circus has come to town, and the silliest, wackiest clowns are waiting to make you laugh until your cheeks hurt.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length26 pages, 825 words, 9 minutes
CategoriesDecodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time, Silly Stories
Interactive featuresNo activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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This edition has no quiz or activity.

Why read Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns with your child

Decodable books like Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns 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.

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Inside the book

In Circus Clowns and Glitter Gowns, beginner readers practise sounding out words. Step right up and get ready for a giggle-filled adventure! The circus has come to town, and the silliest, wackiest clowns are waiting to make you laugh until your cheeks hurt. Grab a front-row seat—this is a show full of glitter, goo, and goofy surprises you won't want to miss! This decodable is for beginner readers. It uses one- and two-syllable words with l-blends bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, and sl; 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: “When the circus came to town, my family and I bought tickets for the afternoon show.”

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, 825 words, 9 minutes

What phonics skills does this book practise?

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