Decodable Reader 27 The Family Picnic Written by Nicolas Florino Illustrated by Dan Vick When the sun went down, it was time to go. We felt tired and happy. Phonics Skill Consonant Blends -nk, -ng bring 16 drinks trunk swing(s) sing(s) songs What will we do? We pack food in a basket. We bring drinks. 18 We sit on the grass. Dad makes food. Yum! 19 Next we run races. We go to the van, and then we run back. 20 Jan is fast! She wins the race. We are happy. 21 We rest by the tree trunk. It is not hot. It is a nice place to sit. 22 Mom and Dad help us while we swing. We like the swings and the slide. 23 Decodable Reader 28 Inside and Outside Written by Carole Shannon Illustrated by Kit Dunlop At the end of the day, Mom sings songs. We sing with her. It is time to go home. 24 Phonics Skill Compound Words inside sunblock backpack treetops outside sunset sunshine bedtime