Nathan the Whale
This is a story about this very hungry young whale called Nate
About this book
Nathan the Whale is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This is a story about this very hungry young whale called Nate, who wants to eat everything he sees from a small boat to a huge submarine.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Dave Alden Hutchison |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 18 pages, 595 words, 6 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Character Education, Animals, Story Time, Silly Stories |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fun with Words activity |
| Language | English |
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.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by 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 Nathan the Whale with your child
Nathan the Whale is a story about Character Education. 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
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Character Education?
Inside the book
In Nathan the Whale, readers find Character Education. This is a story about this very hungry young whale called Nate, who wants to eat everything he sees from a small boat to a huge submarine. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education 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: “Nathan, the whale, whose friends called him Nate, Started out small, but he ate and he ate.”
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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, Fun with Words activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
18 pages, 595 words, 6 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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