Decodable Reader 34 Sam Can Fly! Written by Lynn Johnson Illustrated by David Newman See Mom grin. She has a big smile. Phonics Skill Contractions ’s, ’ve, ’re you’re 72 they’re she’s we’ve Sam Bird felt small and sad. “I cannot fly,” she said. She started to cry. 74 Dad patted her wing. “One day,” he said. “These wings will fly.” 75 Dad woke Sam the next day. “You’re a big bird. You can fly!” 76 Sam hopped in her nest. She felt happy. “I hope I can fly!” 77 Mom came with Sam and Dad. “Hop off with those fine feet, Sam. They’re so strong,” Mom called. 78 Sam hopped off the branch. The wind lifted her up. “She’s flying!” Dad yelled. 79 Decodable Reader 35 The Big Race Written by Mark Bliss Illustrated by Dan Vick “She’s flying!” Mom said. “We’ve seen Sam try hard.” Phonics Skill Comparative Endings -er, -est hottest 80 taller tallest fastest