Max had a big red truck. He went on a trip down the trail. He went to see a grand tree.
But thick brush was on the track! His truck could not pass.
Max got out of the truck. "I must trim this brush," said Max.
He got his ax from the trunk. Max cut the brush. He put the trash in the trunk. The track was clean.
"Now my truck can go," he said.
Max went to the big tree. He sat under it and had a good treat.
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“Max's Truck Trip” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing tr blend 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 tr blend patterns, try our tr blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.