Cover of the book Mythical Creatures

Mythical Creatures

A colorfully illustrated book about the various mythical creatures that we hear

About this book

Mythical Creatures is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A colorfully illustrated book about the various mythical creatures that we hear about in stories and legends from around the world. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length22 pages, 1500 words, 12 minutes
CategoriesStory Time
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, What is This? activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity 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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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Mythical Creatures with your child

Stories like Mythical Creatures 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 the story 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

Inside the book

In Mythical Creatures, readers find the story. A colorfully illustrated book about the various mythical creatures that we hear about in stories and legends from around the world. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for the story 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: “Mythical creature is a term used to describe a creature that appears in legends and folklore.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 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 Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

22 pages, 1500 words, 12 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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