Kate had a joyful toy. It was a toy cowboy. A boy named Jake came by. "Can I play, too?" said Jake. "Yes!" said Kate. Kate had a big ball. Jake had the toy cowboy. They did not annoy each other. It was no ploy — just joy! Kate gave the ball a toss. "Catch, Jake!" she said. Jake ran to catch it. He set the cowboy on a rock. The boy and Kate had fun. "I enjoy this toy," said Kate. "And I enjoy the ball!" said Jake. What a joyful day!
“Kate's Joyful Toy” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st-2nd students practicing diphthong — oy phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.
The 2-page PDF includes the reading passage on page one and a coloring page illustration on page two. Print both pages, staple together, and your child has an instant mini-book. The coloring activity reinforces story comprehension and makes reading practice feel like a fun activity rather than homework.
This reader is part of our collection of 50 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with diphthong — oy patterns, try our diphthong — oy phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.