Grumpy grey cat Whiskers wants a quiet nap in the warm sun. Sam’s red ball keeps rolling back and bumping him. He climbs on a chair, and the ball bounces up. Whiskers is not amused. When the ball rolls under the sofa and stops, the room is too quiet. Whiskers pokes it out with one paw and secretly plays all night. Part of Whiskers' Adventures, where everyday problems end warm and cozy.
This is a Level 3 book on Forest Island: early present continuous and 9-page stories for growing readers. 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
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Questions about Whiskers and the Red Ball
Is "Whiskers and the Red Ball" free to read?
"Whiskers and the Red Ball" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Two Level 1 books are free to try.
What reading level is "Whiskers and the Red Ball"?
It is a Level 3 book on Forest Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: early present continuous and 9-page stories for growing readers.
How does read-along work in "Whiskers and the Red Ball"?
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 "Whiskers and the Red Ball" for?
Level 3 books suit children who are starting to read, usually around ages 3–6, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
