The Parrot's Sanctuary
A wonderful heartwarming story about Petey
About this book
The Parrot's Sanctuary is an advanced readers book for children ages 9 to 11. A wonderful heartwarming story about Petey, a feisty hyperactive parrot, who can no longer be cared for by his aging owner. Read on to find out how he gets a home and ends up creating a buzz about himself and raises funds for the parrot society.
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
|---|---|
| Author | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 28 pages, 2250 words, 18 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Animals, Character Education |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
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.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 Parrot's Sanctuary with your child
The Parrot's Sanctuary is a story about Animals. 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
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In The Parrot's Sanctuary, readers find Animals. A wonderful heartwarming story about Petey, a feisty hyperactive parrot, who can no longer be cared for by his aging owner. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Animals 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: “Petey was an active macaw parrot who loved to play with his toys and climb around his spacious cage.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 9 to 11 years, at Grade 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
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?
28 pages, 2250 words, 18 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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