Tyler the Turtle
Tyler the turtle wants to stand out and he tries to look special to impress everyone
About this book
Tyler the Turtle is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Tyler the turtle wants to stand out and he tries to look special to impress everyone. But will he be successful or discover he is happiest when he is his original self?
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 | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 415 words, 4 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Vocabulary, Story Time, Character Education, Animals |
| 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 Tyler the Turtle with your child
Tyler the Turtle is a story about Vocabulary. 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 Vocabulary?
Inside the book
In Tyler the Turtle, readers find Vocabulary. Tyler the turtle wants to stand out and he tries to look special to impress everyone. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Vocabulary 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: “It will make me look special!”
Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 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, Fun with Words activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 415 words, 4 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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