Decodable Reader 17

A Home for Cat

Written by Ron Holmes
Illustrated by Kris Gosler

Dave jumps up.

Yes, Dave is here!

Phonics Skill
Long i (CVCe)
bike
line

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hide
like

fine
mine

time
Mike

ride
smile

Pat is on his bike.

Dad is with him.

34

A small cat can hide in the box.

But Pat can see it.

35

It is a fine cat.
Can it come with us? Pat asks.

36

It is time to go.

37

Pat and Dad ride to the

shop and get in line.
Cats like this!
38

Mom, this cat is mine.

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Decodable Reader 18

Bus Ride
Written by Mary Brenton
Illustrated by Lee Moore

Can we name it Mike? Pat asks.

Mike it is!
Mom and Dad smile.
40

Phonics Skill
Digraphs wh, ch, -tch
which
when

catch
pitch

white
chips

such
check