Cover of the book The Big Cat

The Big Cat

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers

About this book

The Big Cat is a pre-readers book for children ages 1 to 5. This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers. 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.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages3 to 5 years, also 1 to 3 years
GradePre-K
Reading levelLevel 1, Pre-Readers
Length11 pages, 85 words, 1 minutes
CategoriesDialogic Reading, Story Time
Interactive featuresDraw Your Doodle activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Draw Your Doodle 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 The Big Cat with your child

Stories like The Big Cat work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The the story setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

In The Big Cat, readers find the story. This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for the story 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: “Look at the big cat.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 1 to 5 years, at Pre-K and Level 1 (Pre-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 Draw Your Doodle activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

11 pages, 85 words, 1 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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