Decodable Reader 51 Rob Can Ride! Written by Laura Susin Illustrated by Victor Goosemen Jen’s smile was so big that her dimple showed. She gave her mom a big hug. Phonics Skill Diphthong ou/ou/ outside 16 shouted found ouch mouth Rob likes to ride his bike. Rob cannot ride inside. He will ride outside. 18 Dad can help Rob ride. “Hang on,” shouted Dad. Dad can run by Rob as he rides. 19 Dad stopped running. Rob is afraid. Can he ride by himself? He has never tried. 20 Rob found he can ride by himself. Rob rides quickly down the sidewalk. 21 Ouch! Rob fell. He had to cry a little. “Smile!” said Dad. “Be happy you can ride.” 22 Rob’s mouth turned from a frown to a smile. Rob got up and dusted himself off. He will still ride his bike. 23 Decodable Reader 52 Pam’s Happy Feet Written by Jamey Ryndak Illustrated by Peter Kronce Rob will ride his bike back up the sidewalk by himself! He will try his best to ride safely, and he will smile all the way. 24 Phonics Skill Syllables VCV lemon open(s) begins limit