Cakes for Rio

Jul 9, 2026

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This document is a children's storybook titled 'Cakes for Rio,' written by Laksmi Manohara and illustrated by Fanny Santoso. It is identified as 'Book 15 Level 4-Growing Reader,' focusing on phonetic sounds such as the suffix -s and /z/, and incorporating target words like 'sits,' 'checks,' 'hugs,' and 'runs.' High-frequency words from previous levels are also reinforced. The vocabulary includes words like 'Rio,' 'Eka,' 'Eki,' 'new,' 'home,' 'read,' and 'cake.' The narrative revolves around a character named Rio who is adjusting to his new home. Upon arrival, he is greeted by Eka and Eki, who offer him a dish. Rio, however, is apprehensive about hugs and the unfamiliar food, leading him to run away. Eki and Eka pursue him, and he seeks refuge in a shed, only to find it filled with bins. The story aims to engage young readers with its simple language, clear illustrations, and relatable themes of adjusting to new environments and overcoming anxieties.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

Cakes for Rio

Focus sounds: Suffix-s and /z/

Target words

High-frequency words

Vocabulary and challenge words

FAQs

What is the main focus of this book for young readers?

The book focuses on phonetic sounds like the suffix -s and /z/, and includes target words such as 'sits,' 'checks,' 'hugs,' and 'runs.' It also reinforces high-frequency words from previous levels.

Who are the characters in the story and what is their interaction?

The main character is Rio, who is in his new home. He is greeted by Eka and Eki, who try to welcome him with a dish, but Rio is hesitant about hugs and the food.

What happens when Rio feels uncomfortable?

When Rio feels uncomfortable with hugs and the dish offered by Eka and Eki, he becomes upset and runs away. He seeks shelter in a shed but finds it full of bins.

Jul 9, 2026

Upload by Patrick