The Boat Levels 1-2

The Boat tells the story of a young child who designs and builds a cardboard boat, then takes it to the beach to see if it floats. With a clear sequence of events and supportive photographs, this early-level reader introduces basic scientific concepts and encourages curiosity. The simple text, featuring high-frequency words and repeated consonants, allows emergent readers to build confidence and fluency. The book includes a labelled diagram to reinforce understanding and offers an ideal blend of imagination, hands-on learning, and early literacy development. Perfect for fostering prediction and problem-solving skills, this title also encourages active participation in learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of sequencing and instructions.
• Reinforces phonics with initial consonants and short/long vowels.
• Introduces basic scientific inquiry through floating/sinking.
• Builds vocabulary with visual aids and simple labelling.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create your own cardboard boats and test them in water.
• Sequence the story events with illustrated cards.
• Label parts of a boat using classroom-made diagrams.
• Discuss materials and why some float while others sink.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 4+
• Dimensions: 16.5 cm x 14.5 cm; 8 pages
• Paperback format with labelled diagrams
• No small parts; safe for home and classroom use