Free early-reader sample
Free read-along story with word-by-word highlighting
Listen to a short illustrated story while each word is highlighted, then reread it at your own pace.
Early reader - 52 words
The Map in the Grass
Sam and Nia find a map in the grass. A red line curls past the hills. "This way," says Nia. They follow the path to a quiet lake. A bright kite waits by the shore. Sam lifts it into the wind. The kite climbs high, and the map flaps like a flag.
Short answer
What is a read-along story?
A read-along story pairs visible text with spoken narration and marks the word being read. The synchronized cue can help a child keep their place and connect the spoken sentence to print, especially when an adult pauses for questions and encourages a second independent reading.
A simple listen, track, and reread routine
Listen and track
Hear the whole story while following the highlighted words.
Read together
Pause for one new word, a prediction, or a favorite sentence.
Read again
Turn off narration and let the child retell or reread at a comfortable pace.
Read the parent guide to narration and word highlighting or create a personalized story.