Hello, Dad! - Level 6-8

Hello, Dad! explores how families stay connected, even when separated by distance. Told through simple rhythmic text, this story follows a young girl using different forms of communication-from digital to traditional-to connect with her father. It highlights familiar technology like phones, faxes, and computers while also celebrating a heartfelt, hand-painted welcome. The narrative structure integrates rhythmic repetition and rhyme (œcall and œwall), helping early readers develop fluency and confidence. High-frequency words and dual levels of text (narrative and messages) provide differentiated reading opportunities. The inclusion of Chinese script in the girl's letter adds a multicultural element, allowing for discussions about language and written communication. This story builds oral language and comprehension skills and encourages children to think about how we share messages with loved ones.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances fluency through repetition and rhyme.
• Promotes recognition of high-frequency words.
• Encourages discussion about communication and cultures.
• Develops comprehension with two levels of narrative text.

Classroom Ideas:

• Write and decorate welcome-home messages in different languages.
• Compare past and modern communication methods using images.
• Act out scenes from the book using props (phones, paintbrushes).
• Create a timeline of how the child communicates with her dad.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 5-7
• Size: 150mm x 210mm
• Reading Level: 6-8
• Safety: Includes visual depictions of technology; all text and images safe for educational use.