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

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-12 sentences 
-Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible. 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive beginning, middle, and end (do not end the story with "the end") 

"There is a badger named Bridget."



"Bridget likes to sit on the edge of the grass."



"She loves to watch the sunset from the ridge."



"One day, Bridget saw a hedgehog."



"The hedgehog was stuck in a hedge."



"Bridget chose to nudge the hedgehog free."



"The hedgehog thanked Bridget and left a big slice of fudge."



"Bridget brings the fudge to her lodge."



"She kept it in the fridge for later."



"Bridget felt good."

Bridget is a badger who loves sunsets. She finds a hedgehog stuck in a hedge. Can Bridget help her new friend?

Bridget the badger loves watching sunsets from the ridge. One day, she spots a hedgehog stuck in a hedge and decides to help. Will Bridget manage to free the hedgehog? Read to find out what happens next!

Bridget's Fudge

- Use 3-8 words per sentence. 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. 
- Generate 8-10 sentences 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a plot (do not end the story with "the end")

"Moe, the dove, woke up."



"He saw a note in his nest."



"Moe ripped the tape off of the note."



"The note said, "By the phone pole, you will find the stone."



"Moe stopped to think. 'Last time I went to that zone, there was no prize.'"



"But Moe chose to trust the note. With a quick stride, he rose from his nest."



"As he got close, he saw a hole in the pole."



"Moe went in the hole. He saw a stone that shone!"



"'I have to take this fine stone!' Moe said."



"Moe, who was very brave, picked up the stone."



"Now his nest is a shrine of all his prizes. He even added a bone!"

Moe, the dove, woke up to a note in his nest. He pondered if he should trust the mysterious message. What will Moe discover as he follows the clue?

Moe, the dove, finds a mysterious note in his nest one morning. The note hints at a hidden prize, but Moe remembers finding nothing last time. Will Moe's curiosity lead him to a real treasure this time? Read to find out what Moe discovers on his adventure!

The Note in the Nest

"Kurt lived in a purple cave."



"Kurt loved to surf the waves and twirl in the sea."



"One day, Kurt saw a turtle stuck in the dirt."



"Kurt tried to help, but the turtle was hurt."



"Kurt had an urge to find some help."



"He swam fast to a ship. A man was standing on the deck."



"The man noticed Kurt's distress and turned the ship to go after Kurt."



"The ship curved to the left, following Kurt."



"The ship got to the turtle, and the man got out of his ship."



"Kurt and the man helped pull the turtle out of the dirt."



"The turtle was safe! Kurt took the turtle back to its home." 



"Kurt was not just a surfer, but also a hero. He kept on surfing, twirling, and helping others."



Kurt lived in a purple cave. He saw a turtle stuck in the dirt. What will Kurt do to help the turtle?

Kurt is a playful seal who lives in a colorful purple cave. One sunny day, he spots a turtle in trouble, stuck in the dirt and unable to move. Will Kurt manage to get help and save his new friend? Read to find out how Kurt’s adventure unfolds!

The Stuck Turtle

"Cole, the eagle, sat on a table."



"He had a sparkle in his eye."



"Cole loved to juggle apples."



"But today, he faced a hurdle."



"His best apple was stuck in a puddle of thick mud."



"With a wiggle and a wiggle, he tried to get it."



"But the apple would not budge."



"Cole did not give up. He was able to think of a plan."



"He used a long stick from a maple tree to move the apple."



"Cole could finally juggle again, and his heart was full of joy."

Cole, the eagle, sat on a table. He faced a hurdle as his best apple was stuck in mud. Can Cole tackle this sticky obstacle?

Cole, the eagle, loves juggling apples. But today, he has a big problem: his favorite apple is stuck in thick mud! What will Cole do to get his apple back? Read to find out how Cole solves this sticky situation!

The Apple Juggle

"Mark the aardvark had a car."



"He drove the car far to a park."



"In the park, he played darts with his friend."



"Getting a bit tired, they sat and had a snack from a jar in the car."



"The sun was setting, casting a nice shine on the park."



"Mark saw a star. It was very bright."



"He wished on the star, hoping for more fun days like this."



"His friend said, 'Mark, let's visit the park more often.'"



"Mark said yes, and they rode back in the car."



"Back at home, Mark fell asleep, dreaming of the park, the stars, and his car."

Mark the aardvark had a car. He drove the car far to a park. What adventures await Mark and his friend at the park?

Mark the aardvark loves driving his car. One day, he drives far to a park to play darts with his friend. What happens when Mark makes a special wish under a bright star? Read to find out about Mark's magical day at the park!

Darts at the Park

- Use 3-10 words per sentence.
- Generate 10-15 sentences
- Vary sentence structure and composition through a 'show not tell' story style. 
- Use dialogue and sensory details to support the 'show not tell' style.
- Use mostly 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive flow with a problem and solution.

"Sloane the pilot, zipped up her jacket tight. She loved to fly high in the sky during day or night."



"The night sky was bright tonight and she was excited for her flight."



"At night she was more likely to face a storm, but she had no fright."



"She checked her flight plan and beamed with delight. The weather looked good, no lightning or wind this time of night."



"The airplane's lights flashed bright in the dark night."



"Sloane went into the cockpit, ready for her night flight.The engine roared to life and the sound was just right."



"The plane flew down the runway and up into the night sky. Up in the sky, she saw the city's bright lights. She spotted a highway and some pretty nice sights."



"After a while in the sky, she landed safely, under the moon's soft light."



"Sloane let out a sigh. She loved flying during this time of night." 



"Sloane sighed with relief, her flight was a delight."



""She landed safely, under the moon's soft light.""



""Reina sighed with relief, her flight was a delight."""

Sloane the pilot loves to fly. Tonight, the night sky is bright for her flight. What will she see on her flight?

Sloane the pilot loves to fly her plane up high, both day and night. Tonight, she's excited because the sky is clear and bright, perfect for a nighttime flight. What will Sloane see from her plane in the sparkling night sky? Read to find out about her moonlit adventure!

The Flight

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-10 sentences 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible. 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a plot (do not end the story with "the end")

"Irving, the monster, was resting in his cave."



"He was thinking about going fishing."



"But first, he needed to make a fishing pole."



"He chose a long stick and some string."



"Then, he tied the string to the stick, making a fishing pole."



"He was ready and started walking to the pond."



"At the pond, he started dancing and singing."



"He was having fun. But he was not catching any fish."



"He saw a duckling who was swimming and asked for help."



"The duckling showed him how to fish."



"Zip! Irving's pole began banging, and he was catching fish."



"Irving was glad and thanked the duckling for his help and went back to his cave."



"Back in his cave, he was eating the fish, resting, and thinking about his day."



"He was happy he went fishing and thought about telling the duckling to go with him."



"Irving, the monster, loved fishing and was looking forward to another fun day."

Ling was resting in her cave. She was longing to go fishing but did not have a fishing pole. What will Ling do to catch a fish?

Ling the young bear was feeling restless in her cave. She decided to try fishing at the pond, but realized she didn't have a fishing pole. Will Ling be able to make her own fishing pole and catch a fish? Read to find out how Ling's fishing adventure turns out!

Going Fishing

Jamal the raccoon woke up early for breakfast.



He spread honey on his bread.



Then, he went to the yard to play with his ball.



His ball rolled into the mud, and he jumped into the swamp to grab it.



All of a sudden, he felt heavy. He was stuck in the mud.



His father saw and rushed to help.



His father threw a rope, and Jamal grabbed it.



His father pulled hard, and Jamal was free from the swamp.



Then, his father washed him clean in the pond.



Feeling ready, Jamal went back to his ball.



He played until the sun began to set.



Then, he went home for a warm dinner.



After dinner, he sat to read a book he loved.



Finally, he went to bed, ready for another day.

Jamal the racoon woke up early for breakfast. He jumped into the swamp to grab his ball and got stuck in the mud. Can his father help him get free?

Jamal the racoon loves his mornings, especially when he can play outside. One day, while playing, his ball rolls into a muddy swamp, and Jamal jumps in after it but gets stuck! Will Jamal be able to free himself and get back to his fun day? Read to find out what happens next!

The Muddy Swamp

"Nora, the hedgehog, lived in a big, wild land."



"She loved to play with her buddy, the bird."



"One day, Nora saw a word written on the stone."



"The word was 'work' and it made her wonder."



"She asked her friend the bird, 'What does this word mean?'"



"The bird said, 'When we work hard, we can make things better.'"



"The word 'work' inspired Bridget to make her land better."



"She started by picking up the litter and planting shrubs."



"Her hard work made the land look ao much better."



"The bird chirped, 'Your work is worth a party, Nora!'"



"From then on, Nora worked hard every day."



"Her hard work made her land a better place to live."



"Nora learned that hard work is worth it."



"That's how Nora became a hardworking hedgehog."

Nora, the hedgehog, lived in a big, wild land. She saw a word on the stone that made her wonder. What does the word 'work' mean for Nora and her land?

Nora the hedgehog loves exploring the big, wild land she calls home. One day, she stumbles upon a mysterious word on a stone that makes her curious. What does the word "work" mean, and how will it change Nora's world? Read to find out how Nora's discovery transforms her and her land!

The Hard-Working Hedgehog 

- Use 3-10 words per sentence. 
- Generate 8-12 sentences 
- Vary sentence structure and composition. Use dialogue when possible. 
- Only use 1-syllable words 
- The story should have a cohesive beginning, middle, and end (do not end the story with "the end") 

"Tyrell the lemur lived in a large forest."



"One morning, Tyrell found a shiny red car."



"He was so excited, he ran to show his buddy, Victor, the bird."



"Victor chirped, 'Wow, that's a cool car, Tyrell!'"



"'Thanks Victor!' said Tyrell. 'Want to take a ride?' 



"'Yes!! I'd love to!' Victor shared.



"Tyrell hopped in the driver's seat and Victor hopped in the back."



"Tyrell started the car. Vrrrooom! The car started and ran but as Victor was driving, he heard a 'thump' 'thump' 'thump' 



"He got out of the car and looked around. He didn't see anything."



"Victor got out and noticed that the car had a small hole in the tire."



"Tyrell wanted to fix it, but did not know how. So he slowly drove back and took it to Morgan, the turtle."



"Morgan offered to help and used a patch to fix the tire."



"Tyrell was happy and thanked the turtle."



"He ran back to show his buddy, Victor."



"Now the car was ready to roll, and Tyrell was happy."



"Tyrell got the car started again. Vroom! He sped off and drove around the forest."



"Tyrell learned that a little help goes a long way."



"He was proud and grateful for his friends for lending a helping hand."

Tyrell the lemur lived in a large forest. One morning, he finds a shiny red car with a problem. What will Tyrell do to fix his new find?

Tyrell the lemur lived in a large forest. One morning, he found a shiny red car and decided to take his friend Victor for a ride. But soon, they hear a 'thump' 'thump' 'thump'—what could it be? Read to find out how Tyrell and his friends solve the mystery of the noisy ride!

Tyrell and Shiny Red Car

"Clark the hamster lived in a very large jar."



"He loved to play with his shiny marble."



"Every morning, Clark would run to the food store."



"He would nibble on a corn cob."



"Then, Clark would start his daily art."



"He loved to draw the park that was near his jar."



"In the park near his jar, there was a big tree."



"He would watch the bird's nest far from his jar"



"One day, a storm came by the park."



"Clark was scared, but he was safe in his jar."



"After the storm, the park was a mess."



"In the morning, Clark went to the park."



"He saw the bird's nest on the floor!"



"He picked up the nest and pulled it back to the branch." 



"Worn from this work, Clark was happy to return home."

Clark the hamster lived in a large jar. He loved to draw the park near his jar. What will Clark do when he finds the bird's nest on the ground?

Clark the hamster lives in a big, clear jar. One stormy day, he finds the bird's nest from the park on the ground! What will Clark do to help? Read to find out what happens next!

The Big Storm

"Nora, the koala, lived in a lush forest."



"She loved to roam around the forest roads, sniffing the air."



"One sunny day, she wandered and found a strange road in the forest."



"She decided to follow the road, curious to know where it led."



"The road led her to the edge of a coast that overlooked a flowing river."



"Down by the river, she spotted a boat floating. She had never seen a boat before and was curious."



"She decided to climb down the rocky cliff of the coast, down towards the river and the boat."



"She climbed down the cliff, slowly, she did not want to fall." 



"Finally, she made it to the edge of the river. The river was flowing slowly and Nora swam up to the boat." 



"The first thing Nora noticed was that the boat was not just any boat, it was a rowboat and it was loaded with a bunch of yellow corn."



"'I wonder who all this corn belongs to,' wondered Nora." 



"Nora also spotted a pillow and a red coat in the rowboat." 



"Then suddenly, the boat began to float down the river. Nora became worried, it was starting to rain and she was getting further from her forest home." 



"'Afer a little while, the rain stopped and a rainbow appeared. Nora followed the rainbow down the river.



"The river ended at a meadow. Nora climbed off of the boat and sat in the meadow. She admired the rainbow. A toad came up and gave a loud 'Croak.' It hopped down a path."



"Nora followed the toad down the path. She walked for what felt like miles. The path led back to the forest!"



"Nora was grateful to be back in her forest home. She was happy to see her pals and boasted about her adventures." 

Nora, the koala, lived in a lush forest. She found a strange road and followed it to discover where it led. What adventures await Nora along this new path?

Nora, the koala, loved exploring her lush forest home. One day, she stumbled upon a mysterious new path and a boat loaded with corn. What will Nora discover as she follows the river and the rainbow? Read to find out where Nora's curiosity takes her!

Nora's Day

Sam sat on his mat, looking at a map of the sky. "I am going to spy on the stars," he told his dog, Tag. 



Tag wagged his tail as if to say, 'I will go with you.'



'My plan is to fly a kite up to the stars,' Sam said. He had a big kite, blue as the sky. 



Sam and Tag went to a hill, the kite and map in hand. Sam let the kite fly up. 



It went up, up into the sky. 'The stars are so far, yet we can spy them at night,' Sam said to Tag.



As the kite went up, Sam wanted to line it up with the stars on his map. 



He was not shy to try, even though it was a big task for a kid. By and by, the wind got strong. 



The kite went up and up, pulling on the string. Sam held on, trying not to let it fly too far. 



Then, a gust of wind made Sam cry out. The string slipped from his hand. "Oh no!"



The kite was flying up into the sky. Sam and Tag ran after it. They ran past a pond and a dim path. 



The kite dipped and dived, but it did not fall. Then, the kite got stuck on a branch. 



With a bit of a pry, Sam and Tag got it! 'We did it, Tag!' said Sam. 



They went home, the kite and map in hand, under the vast sky. Sam would try again. 



The stars were not so far when he had Tag by his side.

Sam has a plan to spy on the stars. He wants to fly his kite to the sky. Will Sam and his dog Tag catch the kite when it slips away?

Sam has a big blue kite and a special plan to reach the stars. One windy day, he and his dog, Tag, try to line the kite up with the stars using a star map. But suddenly, the kite slips away and flies high into the sky! Will Sam and Tag be able to catch it before it's lost? Read to find out how their starry adventure unfolds!

The Sky Map

"Saul the dinosaur woke up at dawn."



"He yawned and started to crawl."



"He saw a paw print in the mud and followed it."



"Saul thought, 'I hope I can find who caused this!'"



"He walked to the edge of the swamp and saw a prawn."



"Saul said, 'Hi! Did you see who left this paw print?'"



"The prawn replied, 'I saw a big creature hauling something away.'"



"Saul thanked the prawn and continued on his way."



"Saul followed the paw prints until he saw a hawk."



"He asked the hawk, 'Did you see who made these prints?'"



"The hawk replied, 'I saw a creature with a big claw. It went that way.'"



"Saul thanked the hawk and kept following the paw prints."



"After a long day, Saul paused. Just then, he saw a huge creature behind the bushes."



"It was a grizzly bear! Saul was about to run away, but then he heard a big moan."



"The grizzly bear had a thorn in its paw."



"Saul helped remove the thorn, and the bear gave a sigh of relief."



"The bear thanked Saul, and they watched the sunset together."

Saul the dinosaur woke up at dawn. He saw a mysterious paw print and followed it. Who does the paw print belong to, and what will Saul discover?

Saul the dinosaur woke up early and found a mysterious paw print. As he followed the trail, he wondered who could have made such a mark. Will Saul discover a friend or face a fearsome beast? Read to find out what happens on his journey!

The Paw Prints

"Bolt the wildcat lived in a cold, old cave."



"Bolt was a kind wildcat."



"One day, Bolt saw a marigold in the wild."



"Bolt picked the marigold up and held it close."



"Bolt spotted a child crying. Being a kind wildcat, he gave the marigold to a child he saw."



"The child was glad and held the marigold with a firm grip."



"Bolt then saw a goldfish in a pond."



"Bolt watched the goldfish swim, its scales glittering like gold."



"Bolt told the child about the goldfish, the boldest fish in the pond."



"The child, thrilled, said, 'Bolt, you're the best pal!'"



"Bolt felt a jolt of joy, his heart warm and full."



"From that day on, Bolt went on a hunt to do more kind deeds."



"He continued to be a kind and bold wildcat."



"Bolt's story was told far and wide and moved others to be kind and bold too."



"Bolt was a kind wildcat who had a heart of gold."

Bolt the wildcat lived in a cold, old cave. Bolt was a kind wildcat. What kind deeds will Bolt do next?

Bolt the wildcat lives in a chilly, old cave. One day, he finds a bright marigold and a shiny goldfish, sparking his interest in doing kind deeds. What will Bolt do next on his journey of kindness? Read to find out how Bolt's actions inspire others around him!

Bolt's Heart of Gold

"Midge, the owl, sat on a ledge."



"She watched the moon from the bridge."



"Midge saw a hedgehog near the hedge."



"She flew to a ridge to see better."



"From the ridge, she saw a lodge."



"Midge chose to go to the lodge."



"She landed on the edge of the lodge."



"Inside, she found a fridge full of food."



"Midge ate and then flew back to her ledge."



"Back on her ledge, Midge felt content."

Midge the owl sat on the ledge of a bridge. She watched a hedgehog run down the ridge. What will Midge do to catch the hedgehog?

Midge the owl loves watching the sunrise from her spot on the bridge. One morning, she spots a hedgehog and decides to follow it. Will Midge be able to catch up to the speedy hedgehog, or will she find something else along the way? Read to find out what surprises await her on this exciting morning adventure!

Midge at the Lodge

"May the koala lived high up in a tree, on a branch."



"She loved to play all day, but she had a dream."



"One day, she saw a rainbow and it gave her an idea."



"May decided to build a slide from the branch to the ground."



"She worked hard, but she had fun too."



"Her friends, the bees and birds, came by to watch."



"On Friday, May's slide was finally done."



"She climbed to the top and slid down, it was a delight."



"May's dream came true that day, she played and slid all day long."



"From that day on, May's tree was the funnest place to be."



"May's dream was not just for her, but for everyone to enjoy."



"And that's how May, the koala, made her tree a playland."

May the koala lived high in the branches of a tall gum tree. She loved listening to the rain and watching rainbows. What new adventure awaits May after she spots a beautiful rainbow?

May the koala loved her quiet life high up in a gum tree. One day, she saw a rainbow and dreamed of sliding down it from the tree to the ground. Will May be able to turn her dream into a colorful slide for all her forest friends to enjoy? Read to find out how May brings fun to the forest on rainy days!

The Slide

"May, the cheetah, loves to play in the grasslands."

"She loves to run and jump, and feels the bright sun on her coat."

"Her speed was a sight to behold, like a beam of light."

"One day, May met a small snail on the trail."

"May, with her keen sight, could see the snail was in pain."

"She decided to help and said, ''I will not rest until you are well.''"

"May found a leaf and made a bed for the snail."

"She stayed by its side, even when the sky turned gray."

"Days turned into weeks, and the snail began to regain its strength."

"May's care and love had helped it heal, like a ray of hope."

"May knew then that helping others was her true aim."

"From that day, May spent her days helping those in need."

May loves to play in the grasslands. She meets a snail in pain on the trail. How will May help the snail heal?

May, the cheetah, is the fastest animal in the grasslands. One day, she meets a snail who is hurt and needs help. Will May be able to care for the snail and make a new friend? Read to find out how May's kindness changes her life!

Snail on the Trail

"In the lush woods, Brooke the bright woodpecker, made her home. She pecked a snug book in a tall, old oak tree."



"The bark of the tree was thick but inside, her home was just right." 



"Brooke loved to tap and tap on the wood of the tree with her strong bill. She made soft dull thuds." 



"One sunny day, Brooke sat on the branch and looked out. She saw bugs and grub in the bark and got to work." 



"Tap, tap, tap! Her bill hit the wood with a loud thud each time. With every tap, bugs hid deep in the cracks."



"Brook was quick and picked at the bark to grab the bugs. She had lots of fun." 



"As Brooke dug, she found a big, fat bug. It was snug in its hole."



"Brooke pecked and pecked but could not pull it out. She did not stop."



"Brooke's beak hit the wood. Finally, with lots of tugs and pulls, she got the bug." 



"'Yum!' said Brooke, glad to fill her tummy. After lunch, Brooke sang a nice, long, happy song."



"Her chirps rang through the woods. Other birds sang back and soon, the woods were full of music." 



"The sun sat and the sky grew dim. Brooke flew back to her nook in the oak tree. It was time to rest."



"As she fluffed her soft, black and white feathers, Brooke closed her eyes and was fast asleep."



"She dreamt of finding more bugs in her forest home. All was well in the woods." 





Brooke the woodpecker made her home in the woods. She loved to tap on the tree bark to find bugs to eat. Will Brooke manage to get the big bug stuck in the tree?

Brooke the woodpecker lives in a tall oak tree in the lush woods. One day, she faces a tough challenge trying to catch a big, stubborn bug. Will Brooke manage to get her tasty treat? Read to find out how Brooke's day unfolds!

A Woodpecker's Day

"Stitch loves to play catch."



"She likes to toss her best red ball."



"One day, the ball got stuck in a tree."



"So Stitch called Mitch."



"Mitch got on her back."



"With a big stretch, they had no luck."



"Stitch was sad. There was a hitch in her plan!"



"Then she hatched a new plan. She fetched a long stick."



"With a big stretch, she snatched the ball."



"But oh no! The ball got a scratch from the tree."



"Stitch felt sad, so she patched the ball."



"She used a leaf and some tape as a patch."



"Stich was happy that she could play catch."



"But this time, she was careful when she tossed the ball."



"Stitch was glad."



"She loved to play catch and toss the ball."

Stitch loves to play catch. One day, her ball got stuck in a tree. What will Stitch do to get her ball back?

Stitch is a playful dog who loves her red ball. One day, her favorite ball gets stuck in a tree, and all her attempts to get it back seem to fail. Will Stitch find a way to rescue her ball without ruining it? Read to find out how Stitch solves this tricky problem!

The Patched Ball 

"Bree the bee's main aim was to make honey."



"Bree buzzed from flower to flower gathering nectar in the daytime."



"Then she worked late to store honey. It was hard work and not easy."



"One day, it started to rain. Bree had to stay in her hive."



"She felt a pain in her heart. She wanted to work, but she had to wait."



"The rain only lasted for a day but it felt like forever. She had faith that it would go away." 



"While the rain came down, she huddled with other bees to keep warm."



"Finally, after a day, the rain went away. Bree was able to go back to work."



"She was full of joy and began to buzz around the flowers."



"Days passed, and Bree worked hard to gather nectar and to store the honey."



"She did not fail, she made honey. Bree's honey was the best."



"Everyone loved it, it was a hit! Bree was proud, her aim was reached."



"Now she was able to play and work, it was a perfect day."



"Bree was proud to be a worker bee and was full of glee."

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Daisy Works Hard

Andrew the woodpecker woke up wanting to find a new place to stay.

He flew high and dipped low across the sky, seeking just the right tree. 



At last, he saw one, tall and wide,with bark so clean and space inside.

With a chirp, he began to peck at the tree. 

Tap, tap, tap. He was happy with his find!



But then there was a deep croak from up above.

'What was that?' Andrew asked. He looked up.

There on a leaf, he saw a big frog's head.



"Excuse me," Andrew called. 

"Can I live here? Will I disturb your cheer?"

The frog blinked and said with a nod so slow,

"Live here, yes, but let my sleep flow."



"Thank you!" chirped Andrew with a beam. 



Working all day, he lived his dream. 

Andrew gazed at his new home with delight.

Andrew flew seeking a new tree. He found one, but heard a croak above. Will Andrew share his dream home?

Andrew the bird woke up feeling adventurous. He searched high and low for the perfect tree to call home. But what will happen when he discovers a frog already living there? Read to find out if Andrew and the frog can share their space!

The New Tree Home

"Holt, the fun colt, lived in a grove."



"One day, Holt found a goldfish in a pond."



"He said, 'Hi, goldfish! Are you lost?'"



"The goldfish said, 'Yes, I am lost, Holt.'"



"Holt told the goldfish, 'I will help you.'"



"With his mind set to help, Holt began to think."



"He had a bold idea to build a path."



"Holt worked hard. He dug and moved rocks."



"He made a path from the pond to the sea."



"Holt said, 'Now you can go home, goldfish.'"



"The goldfish thanked Holt and started to swim."



"Holt watched as the goldfish swam away."



"He felt happy that he had been kind."



"From then on, everyone knew Holt was not just a fun colt."



"He was a colt with a big heart."

Holt the colt lives in a grove. One day, he finds a lost goldfish. Can Holt help the goldfish find its way home?

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Holt the Colt

"Reese the cheetah found a little seed nested under a tree. She thought, 'I hope this seed will grow into a tall tree.'"



"Reese took the seed to the stream and gave it a clean."



"He then carried the seed to a sunny spot and dug a hole big hole and plopped the seed inside."



"Reese planted the seed and covered it with dirt and a green leaf."



"Each day, Reese visited the seed and gave it some water from the stream."



"After a week, Reese was excited to see a tiny green leaf peek out from the ground."



"Reese was beaming. He was so happy that he did a dance and let out a little scream."



"After some months, the little seed had sprouted into a small tree and Reese felt a sense of pride."



"Reese knew that if he waited with care the tree would continue to grow."



"And it did."

Reese the cheetah found a little seed under a tree. She hopes it will grow into a tall tree. What will happen to the seed after Reese takes care of it?

Reese the cheetah finds a tiny seed under a tree. She hopes it will grow into a tall tree and takes care of it every day. Will the little seed sprout into the tree Reese dreams of? Read to find out how Reese's tiny seed turns out!

The Tiny Seed

"Victor, the goldfish, lived in a nice tank."



"One day, he saw a tiny worm."



"He asked himself, 'What is this strange critter doing my world?''"



"Victor watched the worm for a while."



"He saw that the worm was working very hard to move."



"Victor swam closer."



"The worm was in a hurry. It was squirming fast."



"Victor wondered if the worm was looking for a snack."



"He gave some snacks from the trunk in his tank."



"The worm said, 'Thank you!' and it stopped squirming."



"Victor felt glad to have helped the worm. They became pals."



"Victor and the worm shared their snacks, the tank, and the dirt. 



"The worm worked hard and kept the tank in good shape."  



"Victor learned that even the smallest critter can word hard."



"Victor, in his small world, was never alone."

Victor, the goldfish, lived in a nice tank.  
One day, he saw a tiny worm working very hard.  
Will Victor help the worm, or will they become pals?

Victor the goldfish has a new visitor in his tank, a tiny worm. He notices the little worm is squirming and seems to be in a hurry. What will Victor do to help, and can they become friends? Read to find out how their story unfolds!