Cover of the book I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It!

I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It!

A wonderful poem about a boy and how he learns to appreciate his own poetic abilities

About this book

I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It! is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A wonderful poem about a boy and how he learns to appreciate his own poetic abilities. A natural human voice tells the story, with pictures to follow along.

Book details

Book typeAudio 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.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 5
Reading levelLevel 4, Advanced Readers
Length15 pages, 1190 words, 8 minutes
CategoriesPoetry, Rhyming, Story Time
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Fun with Words activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fun with Words activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It! with your child

I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It! is a story about Poetry. 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.

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Inside the book

In I'm a Poet...But I Didn't Know It!, readers find Poetry. A wonderful poem about a boy and how he learns to appreciate his own poetic abilities. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Poetry 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: “Here’s the thing a lot of people don't know though, I never rhyme on purpose!”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 7 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, Fun with Words activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

15 pages, 1190 words, 8 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fun with Words activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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