On a quiet, cloudy morning, tiny Ruby paints a big yellow sun on the hallway wall. Nina gasps, then makes a fast plan. They tape paper everywhere and build a painting corner. Dad’s giant shadow appears, but he stays calm. He smiles and paints a little bird. The family paints together, laughs, and cleans up. Ruby signs the family wall with a tiny handprint.
This is a Level 5 book on Lavender Island: 11-page stories with feelings, weather and "can/can't". It is narrated, and each word lights up as it is read aloud. In the app your child can read it, listen to it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
No mistakes wins a star.
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Questions about Ruby Paints the Wall
Is "Ruby Paints the Wall" free to read?
"Ruby Paints the Wall" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.
What reading level is "Ruby Paints the Wall"?
It is a Level 5 book on Lavender Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 11-page stories with feelings, weather and "can/can't".
How does read-along work in "Ruby Paints the Wall"?
This book is narrated. On narrated pages each word lights up as it is spoken, karaoke style. Your child can also record their own reading and finish with a short quiz.
What age is "Ruby Paints the Wall" for?
Level 5 books suit children who are building confidence, usually around ages 5–8, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
