CVC Practice (a, i)

Nasalized A (an, am)

o /ŏ/

d /d/

c /k/

u /ŭ/

g /g/

b /b/

e /ĕ/

Short Vowel Review (all)

-s /s/

-s /z/

k /k/

h /h/

r /r/ Part 1

r /r/ Part 2

l /l/ Part 1

l /l/ Part 2

w /w/

j /j/

y /y/

x /ks/

qu /kw/

v /v/

z /z/

Short A Review

Short I Review

Short O Review

Short A, I, O Review

Short U Review

Short E Review

FLSZ Spelling Rule

-all, -oll, -ull

ck /k/

sh /sh/

th /th/ (voiced)

th /th/ (unvoiced)

ch /ch/

Digraphs Review 1

wh /w/, ph /f/

ng /ŋ/

nk /ŋk/

Digraphs Review 2

a_e /ā/

i_e /ī/

o_e /ō/

VCe Review 1; e_e /ē/

u_e /ū/, /yū/

VCe Review 2

_ce /s/

_ge /j/

VCe Review 3; Exceptions

-ing

Syllables

Closed/Closed

Open and Closed

tch /ch/

dge /j/

tch, dge Review

Long VCC: -ild, -old,  -ind, -olt, -ost

y /ī/

y /ē/

Ending Patterns Review

ar /ar/

or /or/, ore /or/

ar, or, ore Review

er /er/

ir /er/, ur /er/

Spelling /er/: er, ir, ur, w + or

R-Controlled Vowels Review

ai /ā/, ay /ā/

ee /ē/, ea /ē/, ey /ē/

oa /ō/, ow /ō/, oe /ō/

ie /ī/, igh /ī/

Vowel Teams Review 1

u /oo/, oo /oo/

oo /ū/

ew /ū/, ui /ū/, ue /ū/

Vowel Teams Review 2

au /aw/, aw /aw/, augh /aw/

ea /ĕ/, a /ŏ/

oi /oi/, oy /oi/

ou /ow/, ow /ow/

Vowel Teams and Diphthongs Review

kn /n/, wr /r/, mb /m/

Suffixes; -s/-es

-er, -est

-less, -ful

Prefixes; un-

pre-, re-

dis-

Affixes Review

Doubling Rule: -ed, -ing

Doubling Rule: -er, -est

Drop E Rule

UFLI

"Beth the skunk, sat on a twig."

"She saw a big ball which was red."

"It rolled and hit a tin can."

"Beth let out a whiff of fear."

"Then she felt a whiz pass by."

"It was a fox, which made Beth hide."

"The fox sniffed, then ran off."

"Beth felt a whack of relief."

"She went back to sit on the twig."

Phil the cat sat on a bench. He saw a big red ball roll by. But there was a fox! Who will get the ball?

Phil the cat loves to sit on a bench in the park. One day, he sees a big, red ball roll by and decides to chase after it. But what happens when a quick fox zips by? Read to find out who gets the ball!

"The Fast Fox"

"Jen, the fox, had a wish."

"She went to the pond to fish."

"But her net got stuck on a twig."

"She gave it a tug, but it did not budge."

"Then she saw a ship, full of fish."

"She had a plan, she would use the ship."

"She got on the ship and gave it a push."

"Off she went, with a big grin on her face."

"She caught a lot of fish, her wish came true."

"And that's how Jen, the fox, got her fish."

Em the fox had a wish. She went to get a fish. What will Em do when her net gets stuck?

Em the fox had a big wish to catch a fish. When she went to the pond, her net got stuck on a twig! Will Em be able to free her net and catch the fish she dreams of? Read to find out how Em solves her tricky problem!

"Em's Wish"

"Jack, the horse, sat."

"Jack sat on a mat."

"Jack had a map."

"Jack is in a rut."

"Jack dug with a stick."

"Jack got a big, red hat."

"Jack ran on a path."

"Jack had a nap."

"Jack met a cat."

"Jack sat on a tin."

"Jack saw a big, fat bug."

"Jack is a fun pal."

Rod is in a rut. He dug and ran. What will Rod do next?

Rod is a lively horse who loves adventure. One day, with a map in his hand, he sets out to explore but ends up feeling stuck. What will happen when Rod meets a mysterious cat and sees a big, fat bug? Read to find out what surprises await Rod on his journey!

Rod's Red Hat

"Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures."

"One sunny day, Manish ventured beyond his usual trails, into the deep desert."

"He came across an oldish van, rusty and abandoned, in the middle of nowhere."

"Feeling a bit foolish, Manish decided to probe inside the van."

"Inside, it was darkish and cluttered with rubbish."

"Manish found a strand of yellowish hair, which seemed out of place."

"Feeling a bit feverish with excitement, he decided to follow the trail."

"It led him to a greenish oasis, a sight he'd never seen before."

"Feeling a little squeamish, he drank from the pond and felt refreshed."

"He spent the rest of the day in the cool, lush oasis, feeling a bit sluggish."

"As the sun set, painting the sky a reddish hue, Manish knew he had to return."

"Though he was a bit tired and his paws were a bit brownish, Manish was happy with his adventure."

Manish, the coyote, had a bluish coat and a love for adventures. One sunny day, he ventured into the deep desert and found an oldish van. What will Manish discover inside the van?

Manish, the coyote with a bluish coat, loves to explore. One day, he finds an old, rusty van in the middle of the desert. What secrets does the van hold, and where will they lead Manish? Read to find out where Manish's curiosity takes him!

The Greenish Oasis

"Pat the shrimp sat on a log."

"Pat had a map and a plan."

"Pat dug a pit and hid the map."

"A big crab saw Pat and the map."

"The crab tried to grab the map."

"Pat ran and hid in a tin can."

"The crab could not get the map."

"Pat felt glad and swam back to the log."

"Pat had a big grin and a new plan."

Pat sat on a log. He had a map and a plan. What will happen when a crab tries to grab Pat's map?

Pat has a map and a secret plan. But when a big crab spots the map, trouble begins. Will Pat manage to keep the map safe from the grabby crab? Read to find out what clever tricks Pat uses to save the day!

Pat and the Map

"In the middle of a bamboo forest, there was a giant panda named Cynthia."

"Cynthia loved to practice climbing the tallest bamboo stalks."

"She was the oldest in her family, and she wanted to show her younger siblings how to climb."

"However, she was worried about the danger of falling from such a height."

"Despite her fear, Cynthia knew she had to face the challenge for her siblings."

"She told them, 'Climbing might be scary, but we are pandas. It's in our nature to climb.'"

"Cynthia then began her climb, and with each step, she felt her confidence grow."

"Halfway up, she felt a slight wiggle and paused, worried about the stability of the bamboo stalk."

"But, she pushed her fear aside and decided to continue her ascent."

"She climbed higher and higher until she reached the top."

"From the top, she could see the entire bamboo forest, it was a beautiful sight."

"She felt a sense of accomplishment and was excited to share her experience with her siblings."

"Once she was back on the ground, she told them about her adventure and the beautiful view from the top."

"Her siblings listened with wide eyes, and one by one, they began to practice climbing too."

"Cynthia watched them with a smile, happy that she could help them overcome their fear."

"In the bamboo forest, Cynthia was not just a giant panda, she was a brave and caring big sister."

Cynthia is a giant panda. She practices climbing tall bamboo stalks. Can Cynthia overcome her fear to teach her siblings?

Meet Cynthia, a giant panda living in a bamboo forest. She loves climbing tall bamboo but worries about falling and wants to teach her siblings to climb safely. Will Cynthia overcome her fears to show her siblings how exciting climbing can be? Read to find out how Cynthia's adventure unfolds!

Cynthia the Climbing Panda

"Sal the fox has a map."

"Sal is at the big oak."

"Sal digs and finds a bag."

"He opens the bag and sees gold."

"Sal is glad and does a jig."

"Sal runs to his den with the gold."

"Sal hides the gold in a pit."

"Sal sits and looks at his gold."

"Sal has a plan to guard his gold."

"Sal is not sad, he is glad."

Ben and the dog sit on the couch. Ben grips and spins the quilt. Will the quilt rip?

Ben loves to play with his dog. But one day, while playing, they accidentally rip a quilt! Will Ben and his dog be able to fix it? Read to find out how they solve this problem!

The Big Rip

"Priya the otter lived in the sea, where she loved to play and swim."

"She was the fastest swimmer and always won the races."

"Priya had a special talent, she could find the shiniest pebbles on the sea floor."

"One day, Priya found a seed while she was diving."

"She picked up the seed and decided to plant it near her home."

"She thought, 'This could be the beginning of a beautiful tree'."

"Every day, Priya would swim to the seed and watch it."

"She was waiting for the seed to grow into a tree."

"Days turned into weeks, but the seed did not seem to change."

"Priya didn't lose hope and she continued to visit the seed every day."

"One day, she noticed a small green sprout. The seed had started to grow!"

"Priya was so happy that she started to dance in the water."

"Days passed, and the sprout grew taller. It was now a small tree."

"Priya was so proud of her tree. She had learned that with patience and hope, you can achieve anything."

"The end."

Heather the otter loves to swim in the sea. She finds a seed on the sea floor and plants it near her home. Will Heather's seed grow into a tree?

Heather the otter loves to swim and play in the sea. One day, she finds a mysterious seed on the sea floor and decides to plant it near her home. Will the seed ever grow into the tree Heather dreams of? Read to find out what happens to Heather and her special seed!

Heather the Hopeful

"I am Gus."

"Gus sat on a mat."

"Gus and mom."

"Mom says, 'Gus, go nap.'"

"Gus naps."

"Gus got up."

"Gus is in the sun."

"Sun is hot."

"Gus saw a bug."

"Gus can dig."

"Gus dug a pit."

"Gus has fun."

Gus is a pup. Gus dug a pit in the sun. Can Gus nab the bug?

Gus is a playful pup who loves to be outside. One sunny day, his mom tells him it's nap time. Will Gus take his nap, or will the bright sun lead him on an unexpected adventure? Read to find out what happens next!

"Gus in the Sun"

"Once upon a time, Pedro, the tortoise, lived in a beautiful forest, full of nature."

"Pedro loved to explore the forest, but he always dreamed of an adventure."

"One day, Pedro found a picture in an old notebook. It showed a hidden treasure in the forest."

"Feeling excited, Pedro packed his small suitcase for the adventure. He knew this would be a future to remember."

"Pedro followed the map, crawling slowly. He stumbled upon an old structure. Could this be the place?"

"Inside the structure, Pedro saw a mixture of old furniture and cobwebs. He was not scared; he was ready."

"Pedro spotted a fixture on the wall. He pushed it and a secret door opened, revealing a treasure chest."

"With a quick push, Pedro opened the chest. To his surprise, it was filled with colorful books of literature!"

"Pedro realized the real treasure was not gold or jewels, but the knowledge and culture in these books."

"Pedro took the books home and spent many days reading. Each book was a new adventure."

"From that day, Pedro's life was filled with adventure and learning. He was the happiest tortoise in the forest."

"And so, Pedro's adventure ended, but he knew there were many more to come in the future."

Pedro, the tortoise, lived in a forest full of nature. He found a picture of treasure in an old notebook. What adventure awaits Pedro in the forest?

Pedro the tortoise lived in a lush, green forest. He found a map leading to a hidden treasure and couldn't wait to start his quest. What secrets and surprises will Pedro discover on his journey? Read to find out what treasure awaits him!

Pedro and the Hidden Treasure

"Max, the frog, has a plan."

"He picks up a big ax."

"Max sat and had a think."

"He digs a pit and adds sand."

"Max is sad, the sand is not right."

"He gets a bag of sand from the van."

"Max fills the pit with the new sand."

"He is glad, his plan is now done."

"Max jumps and lands on the sand."

"He quacks, 'I did it!'"

Max the frog grabs a big ax. He ponders, "What will I do with my ax?" Can Max turn his plan into fun?

Max the frog finds a big ax in the woods. He wonders what he can do with it, so he comes up with a plan. Will Max's plan make him happy or will the sand be too rough for fun? Read to find out what happens next!

Max Has a Plan

"Gus, the dog, got a red ball."

"He left it on his bed."

"Gus went to get his bone."

"He sat on his mat and chewed."

"Yet, he saw his ball roll."

"It hit a tin can."

"Gus ran to get his ball."

"He got it with his paw."

"He went back to his mat."

"And chewed on his bone."

Gus the dog had a red ball.  
He left it on his bed.  
Can Gus get it back?

Gus the dog loves his shiny red ball. One day, he places it on his bed and goes to fetch his bone, but then something unexpected happens. What will Gus do when he sees his ball start to roll away? Read to find out how Gus solves this rolling mystery!

Gus and the Red Ball

Tim and Gus are bugs.



Tim and Gus live in a hut. 



Tim and Gus get up and see the sun. 



Tim sees a net! 



Tim and Gus zig and zag. 



Tim and Gus sit in a bag. 



The kid is sad. 



The kid can see a dog. He pets it. 



Tim and Gus do not quit. They zig and zag to the hut.



In the hut, the net and the kid can not get Tim and Gus. 

Tim and Gus are bugs. They live in a hut. Tim sees net! Will Tim and Gus get back to the den?

Tim and Gus are two bugs who share a cozy hut. One sunny day, they encounter a big net! Will Tim and Gus manage to escape and get back to their hut safely? Read to find out how their clever zigs and zags help them dodge danger!

Tim and Gus Do Not Quit

"Bastian the wolf had a mission."

"He decided to find the legendary golden toad."

"The journey was long, but his passion kept him going."

"His vision was sharp; he noticed a suspicious movement in the bushes."

"It was a skunk! Bastian asked for permission to pass."

"With a nod, the skunk granted him permission."

"Bastian came across a junction, unsure which way to go."

"He made a decision to follow the path on the right."

"His decision led to a beautiful clearing, filled with butterflies."

"Suddenly, he spotted the golden toad! His mission was a success."

"He felt a surge of joy, his heart filled with satisfaction."

"He returned home, proud of his successful mission."

Orion the wolf was given a mission. He was to find the legendary golden toad to save the forest. Will Orion succeed in his quest and protect his home?

Orion the wolf has a very important job to do. He needs to find the legendary golden toad to save the forest. Will Orion be able to find the toad and learn how to protect his home? Read to find out what happens on his big adventure!

Orion's Mission

"Pax is a lion."

"He sat on a mat."

"Pax had a map."

"Pax dug a pit."

"He saw an ant."

"Pax met a man."

"Pax ran to the top."

"Man said, 'Pax, sit.'"

"Pax sat on a log."

"He had a sip."

"Pax is in a hut."

"He has a big grin."

Wit spots a web. But she fell! Will Wit get out?

Wit is a playful bat. One day, she sees a spider web. She trots off to explore the web, but she fell in a river! Will Wit be able to escape the flowing river? Read to find out what happens to Wit the bat!

Wit Flaps and Swims

Bob is a vet.



Bob is a big fan of dogs. 



But one day, a pup and his mom go to see the vet.



The pup is NOT a fan of Bob. 



He is so sad. 



Bob hid a twig in his bag. 



The pup runs to get the twig. 



He can see that Bob is a good man. 



The pup lets Bob look at him.



The pup can have fun at the vet!

Dev is a vet. He likes dogs. What will Dev do when a pup is sad?

Dev is a friendly vet who loves dogs. One day, a puppy who doesn't like vets comes to visit him. Will Dev find a way to win over the scared puppy? Read to find out how a simple twig changes everything!

Dev and the Sad Pup

"Sam the dog sat at the mat."

"He had a plan to get a bone."

"Sam saw a cat with a box."

"He went to the cat and wagged his tail."

"The cat had a bone and Sam was sad."

"But then, Sam saw a bug on a leaf."

"He ran to the bug and had fun."

"Sam forgot about the bone and was glad."

"At the end, Sam had a nap on the mat."

"And that was Sam's day at the mat."

Sam the dog sat at the mat. She had a plan to get a bone. What will Sam find at the box?

Sam the dog loves to sit on her mat. One day, she has a big plan to find a tasty bone. But what happens when Sam finds a cat and an ant instead of a bone? Read to find out how Sam's day turns out!

Sam at the Mat

"Jen, the yak, sat."

"Jen had a map."

"Jen is in a hut."

"Jen, can you see?"

"Jen, get up, please."

"Jen, run to the hut."

"Jen, look at the sun."

"Jen, did you see the cat?"

"Jen, can you sit?"

"Jen, did you sip the milk?"

"Jen, get the ball."

"Jen, the yak, is fun."

The yak is in a hut with a bat. What will the yak do when he sees a cat?

Jen spends a sunny day outside with her new friend, a yak. But a playful cat joins them. Will the yak and the cat be friends, or will the cat prefer to play alone? Read to find out how their day turns out!

The Yak's Pals

Ned, the dog, is a pug. 



Ben is a lab. 



Ben and Ned can see a lot of fog. 



Ben and Ned get in the den. 



Ben and Ned get wet!



But Ben and Ned have fun in the mud. 



Ben and Ned sit on the mat. 



Ben and Ned get wet. 



Ben and Ned get in bed and nap. 

Ned is a pug, Ben is a lab.
They get wet and have fun in the mud.
Can Ned and Ben nap in bed after all the fun?

Ned the pug and Ben the lab are best friends. One foggy day, they find themselves getting into a muddy mess! What will happen when they try to stay clean but keep getting wet? Read to find out about their fun and messy day!

Fun in the Mud

This is Sam 



This is Pam. 



Bam!



The pit is far.



Sam has a map.



Sam and Pam pin the map.



Sam and Pam fit in the pit. 



Sam and Pam nap.

This is Sam and Pam. They pin a map. Can Sam and Pam find the pit?

Sam and his friend Pam find a big pit. They use a map to find out more about it. What will they discover at the bottom of this mysterious pit? Read to find out what happens during their adventure!

Pam and Sam in the Pit

I am Sam. 



I am in the pit. 



I am on the mat. 



Bam!



I can hit.



Run, Sam! 



I sit in the pit. 



I sip. 

Sam is in the pit. He can sit. Will Sam hit?

Sam loves to play baseball, but he spends a lot of his time in the baseball pit. Will Sam get a chance to hit and play ball? Read to find out if Sam gets to hit!

Sam in the Pit

"Dolores, the dinosaur, was the biggest in her land. She loved to go jogging by the river, chasing the bugs."

"Dolores was always active, but today she felt hotter than usual. She stopped by the river to drink some water."

"She saw her reflection in the water and noticed her color seemed redder. 'Am I getting a sunburn?' Dolores thought."

"The next day, Dolores planned to play at the sandlot. As she played, she felt even hotter."

"She hopped into the river to cool down. The water felt wetter than she remembered."

"Her friend, the cheetah, came by and noticed Dolores seemed sadder. 'Are you ok?' the cheetah asked."

"Dolores told the cheetah about feeling hot and her skin looking redder. The cheetah suggested she might have a fever."

"Dolores felt scared and started crying. Her tears made the river even wetter."

"The cheetah hugged Dolores, trying to comfort her. 'Don't worry, we'll find help,' he said."

"The next day, they went to see the wise old groundhog. The groundhog felt Dolores' forehead and said she was hotter than usual."

"The groundhog suggested Dolores rest in the shade and drink plenty of water. Dolores nodded, feeling a bit sadder but hopeful."

"Dolores spent the next few days resting and drinking water. Slowly, she started feeling better."

"A week later, Dolores was back to her usual self. She felt cooler and her skin was no longer redder."

"She thanked the cheetah and the groundhog for their help. 'I'm feeling better because of you,' Dolores said."

"Dolores learned the importance of taking care of her health. She promised to take it easy on hot days and always stay hydrated."

"Dolores went back to her daily routine, but she was more careful now. She always carried a bottle of water when she went jogging."

"She also made sure to rest in the shade when she felt hotter. Dolores was happier and healthier than before."

"And whenever she felt sadder or unwell, she knew she could count on her friends for help."

Dolores is a big dinosaur who loves jogging by the river. Today, she feels hotter and sees her skin is redder. What could be making Dolores feel this way?

Dolores, the dinosaur, loves jogging by the river. But today, she feels hotter than ever and her skin looks red. Is Dolores getting too much sun, or is something else making her feel this way? Read to find out what happens to Dolores and how her friends help her solve this mystery!

"Dolores the Dinosaur Learns to Stay Cool"

"Once upon a time in the grand grassland, there was a tiger named Lily, the keeper."

"Lily loved to observe the grassland, she was the watcher of the savanna."

"One day, she saw a caterpillar in her territory. She wondered what it was doing there."

"She decided to become the caterpillar's protector and kept it in a safe corner."

"She built a small cage from twigs and leaves, acting as the builder."

"Lily, the caretaker, made sure the caterpillar had enough food and water."

"As days passed, the caterpillar became a cocoon. Lily was surprised, so she became a scientist."

"She started to investigate and learned about the life cycle of a caterpillar."

"After some days, the cocoon started to move. Lily watched as a beautiful butterfly emerged."

"She was a proud teacher, watching her little caterpillar become a beautiful butterfly."

"Lily, the educator, learned a lot from this journey just as much as she helped the butterfly."

"She continued her life as a keeper, watcher, and learner - a true leader of the grassland."

Lily is a tiger and the keeper of the grassland. She finds a caterpillar in her land and decides to protect it. What will Lily learn from her new role as caretaker?

Lily the tiger loves to watch over the grand grassland. One day, she finds a tiny caterpillar and decides to take care of it. What will happen as Lily learns about the caterpillar's life cycle? Read to find out how Lily's adventure unfolds!

"The Grassland Protector"

"Sean the owl thought he ought to spend more time in the barnyard."

"He has always been a night owl, but the daytime activities in the barnyard seemed fun."

"Sean watched the animals from his perch on a sturdy branch."

"He observed the chickens pecking, the pigs playing in the mud, and the dogs running around."

"One day, Sean thought he ought to join in the fun."

"He flew down from his perch, landing next to the barnyard animals."

"Although it was a bit daunting at first, he quickly felt at home."

"By the end of the day, he had made many new friends."

"Sean thought he ought to bring some fun to the barnyard as well."

"He sought out some games that the animals could play together."

"He brought out a deck of cards and suggested a game."

"The animals loved the game and spent the rest of the day playing together."

"Every day, Sean thought of new ways to make the barnyard even more fun."

"He brought out a seesaw, a ball, and even a jug for a game of catch."

"Although it was different from his usual routine, Sean loved the new changes."

"Filled with joy, he realized that he had not only made the barnyard more fun but also found a new home."

"Sean thought he ought to thank the animals for welcoming him."

"He bought a big doughnut to share with them."

"The animals were delighted and thanked Sean for his thoughtful gesture."

"From that day on, Sean was not just the night owl, but also the barnyard's favorite friend."

Sean the owl thought he ought to spend more time in the barnyard. He watched the daytime activities from a sturdy branch. Will Sean join the barnyard fun and make new friends?

Sean the owl loved to watch the barnyard during the day from his high perch. One day, he decided to join in the fun with the other animals. Will Sean be able to fit in and make new friends? Read to find out how Sean's day turns out!

A New Friend in the Barnyard

"Jet is a fox."

"Jet has a map."

"Jet sat on a mat."

"Jet did a flip."

"Jet met a cat."

"Jet dug in a pit."

"Jet ran to a hut."

"Jet got a nut."

"Jet bit a fig."

"Jet had fun in the sun."

"Jet saw a big red bud."

"Jet said, 'I am a fox.'"

Jet is a fun fox. He dug in a pit and ran to a hut. What will Jet do next?

Jet is a playful fox with a big red map. One sunny day, Jet sets out to find a hidden treasure but keeps getting sidetracked by fun distractions. Will Jet ever find the treasure, or will the day's fun lead him somewhere unexpected? Read to find out what surprises await Jet on his adventure!

"Pax the Fox

"In the arctic waters, lived a narwhal named Wally, full of kindness."

"Wally loved to play in the wilderness of the ocean, he found happiness there."

"One day, Wally felt a strange weakness."

"He stopped playing and swam slowly, aware of his sickness."

"Wally's friends noticed his sadness and swam to his side."

"With an eagerness to help, they planned to find the cause of Wally's sickness."

"They discovered that Wally had swallowed a plastic bag, which led to his sickness."

"With preparedness and calmness, they acted to help Wally."

"Once the bag was gone, Wally felt a quickness return to his swim."

"Wally, grateful for his friends' responsiveness, thanked them with all his heart."

"He learned the importance of awareness about what he eats."

"From then on, Wally lived in happiness and good health, spreading the word about the dangers of plastic in the ocean."

Nelly is a narwhal full of kindness. She loves playing in the wilderness of the ocean but suddenly feels a strange weakness. Can Nelly's friends help her overcome her sickness and swim swiftly again?

Nelly the narwhal loves to swim and explore the arctic waters. One day, she starts feeling very weak because she swallowed a piece of plastic. Will Nelly's friends be able to help her feel better? Read to find out how Nelly and her friends solve this underwater problem!

"Nelly's Sickness"

"Jess the elk was in a swamp."

"He saw a frog, then a bug."

"What is that?" Jess asked, with a whim.

"It's a fish," the bug said, with a whiz.

"When did you learn to talk?" Jess said, with a whack.

"I can talk, but not swim," said the bug.

"What a odd bug," Jess said, with a whiff.

"Nice to meet you, Jess," the bug said, with a whisk.

"Nice to meet you too," Jess said, with a grin.

Jess the elk was in the swamp. She ran into a frog that talks! What will Jess learn from this odd frog?

Jess the elk was exploring the swamp when she met a talking frog. The frog surprised Jess with his ability to speak her language, but he confessed he couldn't swim. What adventures will they have with a talking, non-swimming frog? Read to find out how their unusual friendship unfolds!