I Am Scared of Manju Dumplings
Everyone has a secret fear—sometimes a very strange one!
About this book
I Am Scared of Manju Dumplings is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Everyone has a secret fear—sometimes a very strange one! In this funny Japanese folktale, you'll meet four friends who brag, tease, and try to outdo one another as they talk about what scares them most.
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 | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 725 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Folktales, Story Time, Character Education, Dialogic Reading, Silly Stories |
| Interactive features | Image Sequencing activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Image Sequencing 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 I Am Scared of Manju Dumplings with your child
Stories like I Am Scared of Manju Dumplings work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Folktales setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Folktales?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In I Am Scared of Manju Dumplings, readers find Folktales. Everyone has a secret fear—sometimes a very strange one! The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Folktales 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: “One must have crawled right over my spot!" Hansuke shuddered.”
Words to learn in this book
- audacious: Very bold or daring, sometimes in a rude or surprising way.
- blood-curdling: So scary or loud that it makes you feel shocked or afraid.
- centipedes: A long insect with many legs.
- Edo: The old name for Tokyo when the story takes place long ago.
- Ena: A traditional word for the umbilical cord.
- fermented: Changed by time, so the food gets a strong smell or taste.
- faint: Feeling weak or like you might pass out.
- Manju: A soft Japanese bun filled with sweet paste.
- mole cricket: A brown insect that lives underground and jumps.
- terrified: Very, very scared.
- umbilical cord: A cord that connects a baby to its mother before birth.
- whispered: Spoke very quietly.
- Near East: A cord that connects a baby to its mother before birth
- 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 5 to 9 years, at Grade 3 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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 Image Sequencing activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 725 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Image Sequencing activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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