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Funny Stories picture book

Kai's Runaway Beach Ball

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 5 to 8 (Kindergarten to 3rd Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookKai's Runaway Beach Ball

Ages 5 to 8 Kindergarten to 3rd Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

Kai and his big sister Leilani were at the beach in San Diego. Kai tossed his striped beach ball high into the air. Then the wind grabbed it!

The ball bounced over a sandcastle. It bounced over a sleeping uncle's tummy. Boing! Uncle Makoa woke up and said, "Was that a seagull?"

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • Where did the beach ball go when the wind blew it?
  • Who helped Kai chase the ball?
  • What games do you like to play with friends at the beach or park?

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