Cover of the book Tyler the Turtle

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 typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorDave Alden Hutchison
Ages5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 1
Reading levelLevel 2, Easy Readers
Length15 pages, 415 words, 4 minutes
CategoriesSpecial Education, Vocabulary, Story Time, Character Education, Animals
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Fun with Words activity
LanguageEnglish

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 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 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

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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