The Pair in the Air, Lovebugs
Midge and Love are the tiny 'double-bugs' who do everything as a team!
About this book
The Pair in the Air, Lovebugs is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. Midge and Love are the tiny 'double-bugs' who do everything as a team! Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to fly, because these two partners are about to show the whole garden.
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 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 9 pages, 560 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Science, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Memory Blocks Game activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Memory Blocks Game 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 Pair in the Air, Lovebugs with your child
The Pair in the Air, Lovebugs is a story about Science. 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 Science?
- What questions do you still have about Science?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In The Pair in the Air, Lovebugs, readers find Science. Midge and Love are the tiny 'double-bugs' who do everything as a team! The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science 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: “Midge was a little @lovebug a tiny black fly with a bright @velvety orange section right behind her head.”
Words to learn in this book
- lovebug: A small black fly with a bright orange part on its body. Lovebugs often fly together in pairs.
- velvety-: Soft and smooth, like the way velvet cloth feels.
- stinger: A sharp part some insects have that can poke and hurt.
- gentle: Kind, soft, and not rough.
- journey: A trip from one place to another.
- partner: A friend who stays with you and works together with you.
- "united: Joined together as one.
- drifted: Moved slowly through the air.
- confused: Not sure what is happening.
- leader: The one who goes first and shows the way.
- heat.": Warmth from the sun or warm air.
- exhaust: Hot air and smoke that comes out of cars and engines.
- highways: A big road where many cars drive.
- hive.": The home where bees live.
- nectar: Sweet juice from flowers that insects like to eat.
- focused: Paying close attention to one thing.
- damp: A little wet, but not soaked.
- decaying: Breaking down or rotting over time.
- larvae: Baby insects that look very different from adults.
- soil: The dirt that plants grow in.
- navigate: To find your way and move in the right direction.
- thorax: The middle part of an insect’s body where the wings and legs are attached.
- delicate!): Very small and easy to hurt.
- companion's: Someone who stays with you and keeps you company.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 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 Memory Blocks Game activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
9 pages, 560 words, 5 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Memory Blocks Game activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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