Cover of the book Spark Gets a Time-Out!

Spark Gets a Time-Out!

A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout

About this book

Spark Gets a Time-Out! is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout. 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, 135 words, 2 minutes
CategoriesSpecial Education, Story Time, Animals
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.

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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 Spark Gets a Time-Out! with your child

Spark Gets a Time-Out! 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.

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Inside the book

In Spark Gets a Time-Out!, readers find Animals. A fun story, for beginner readers, about how an 8 year old boy's new dog, Spark, gets a timeout. 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 pet 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 Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

10 pages, 135 words, 2 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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