About this book
Where is Bear? is a first search story built only from Dolch words for pre-kindergarten. Bear is a little dog, and his owner cannot see him. Short lines repeat as the child looks and asks for help finding him. The simple words and the search keep a beginner reading to the last page.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 3 to 5 years, also 1 to 3 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 95 words, 2 minutes |
| Categories | Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
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 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 Where is Bear? with your child
Read it as a search game. The lines repeat with small changes, so a beginner can soon say them alone, and every repeat asks the same question: where is Bear? Pause and ask your child where they would look next, and what color Bear might be. The story keeps the words simple on purpose, so the search, not the reading, is the challenge.
Talk about it together
- Where would you look first if your dog went missing?
- What color do you think Bear is?
- Did you ever lose something? Who helped you find it?
Inside the book
Where is Bear? is a search story for the very first reader. Bear is a little dog, and his owner cannot see him, so the child looks and asks for help.
Children gain simple sight words and the fun of a search that keeps them turning pages. The short lines repeat, so a beginner can soon read them alone.
From the book: “Bear is my little dog.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 1 to 5 years, at Kindergarten and Level 2 for easy readers. Toddlers aged 1 to 3 will enjoy it read aloud, and children aged 3 to 5 can start reading the short lines themselves.
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. The short repeated lines help a beginner follow along.
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. This book has no quiz.
How long is the book?
Eleven pages, 95 words, about 2 minutes of reading time.
Is this good for a first reader?
Yes. It uses only Dolch words for pre-kindergarten, in short lines a beginner can follow.
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