Mama Works, Leon Plays
When Mama goes to work, Leon goes to a bright new place filled with songs, stories, and friends
About this book
Mama Works, Leon Plays is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 5. When Mama goes to work, Leon goes to a bright new place filled with songs, stories, and friends. At first, he feels a little nervous—but soon he's laughing, building, and having fun all day long!
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 | 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Pre-K |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 420 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Alphabet |
| Interactive features | Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Draw Your Doodle 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 Mama Works, Leon Plays with your child
Mama Works, Leon Plays opens up Alphabet for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Mama Works, Leon Plays?
- What did you learn about Alphabet?
Inside the book
In Mama Works, Leon Plays, readers find Alphabet. When Mama goes to work, Leon goes to a bright new place filled with songs, stories, and friends. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Alphabet 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: “Page 9 Keisai Eisen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons”
Words to learn in this book
- wobbly: Feeling a little scared or shaky.
- bright: Full of light or color.
- rug: A soft mat on the floor.
- painting: Making pictures with colors.
- hug.": A warm squeeze with your arms.
- tower: Blocks stacked up high.
- stomp: To step down hard with your feet.
- quiet: Very still and not noisy.
- Tap: A light touch or knock.
- tomorrow: The day after today.
- 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 5 years, at Pre-K 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 Draw Your Doodle activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 420 words, 5 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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