Washi and the Little Creek
A gentle story about curiosity, noticing, and what water can carry.
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Choose no narration, Evelyn’s narration, or Washi’s narration.
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Written by Evelyn Trapp and Rhonda Farmer Read by Evelyn Trapp Washi’s voice performed by Michael Mann
A personalized next step
Wondering what to teach your child next?
Answer a few quick questions and discover your child’s current starting point and the next reading skill to build.
Readiness is built—one connected skill at a time.
6 FREE Discovery Cards to help you keep the adventure going.
Printable nature play for ages 1–4
Take Washi’s wonder outside.
Six Little Creek Discovery Cards—simple, no-pressure ways to help your child notice, compare, talk, and try again using ordinary moments and treasures from nature.
- Print at home
- Ages 1–4
- Start with Leaf Collection
Where should we send your free cards?
The cards arrive right away. You’ll also receive a short two-week Washi series and occasional practical notes from Read by Kindergarten. Unsubscribe anytime.
The story and all six Discovery Cards are free.
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