My First Puppy
An educational book about how to look after a puppy
About this book
My First Puppy is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. An educational book about how to look after a puppy. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Honor Head |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 16 pages, 835 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Animals, Vocabulary |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks 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 My First Puppy with your child
This book helps children learn about Animals. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.
Talk about it together
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In My First Puppy, readers find Animals. An educational book about how to look after a puppy. 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: “Think before you get a puppy…”
Words to learn in this book
- purebred: A dog that has been specially bred from other dogs of the same breed.
- breeder: A person who breeds and sells purebred puppies.
- rescue centers: A place where stray and unwanted animals are looked after. When an animal is ready, they try to find new homes for it.
- microchip: A small piece of metal about the size of a grain of rice that has your name and contact details on it. This is put just under the dog’s skin. If your dog becomes lost a veterinarian can “read” the chip with a scanner and return your pet to you.
- veterinarian: An animal doctor.
- grooming: When you comb and brush your pet.
- chews: Treats made specially for dogs.
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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, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
16 pages, 835 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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