Cover of the book Sam Names His Dog!

Sam Names His Dog!

A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog

About this book

Sam Names His Dog! is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog. 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.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length10 pages, 170 words, 2 minutes
CategoriesSpecial Education, Story Time, Animals
Interactive featuresDraw Your Doodle activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Sam Names His Dog! with your child

Stories like Sam Names His Dog! 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 Animals 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 Sam Names His Dog!, readers find Animals. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy finds a name for his new dog. 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: “Sam has a new dog.”

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 Draw Your Doodle activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

10 pages, 170 words, 2 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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