Cover of the book The Boy Dinosaur

The Boy Dinosaur

Enter the world of imagination with this fun-filled book about a boy who wanted to be a dinosaur

About this book

The Boy Dinosaur is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Enter the world of imagination with this fun-filled book about a boy who wanted to be a dinosaur. 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.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length10 pages, 770 words, 6 minutes
CategoriesStory Time, Holidays and Festivals
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, 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 The Boy Dinosaur with your child

Stories like The Boy Dinosaur 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 Holidays and Festivals 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 The Boy Dinosaur, readers find Holidays and Festivals. Enter the world of imagination with this fun-filled book about a boy who wanted to be a dinosaur. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Holidays and Festivals 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: “There once lived a boy named Jacob.”

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, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

10 pages, 770 words, 6 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

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

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