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Ned's Wet Pet

Short E Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Ned's Wet Pet
Ned's Wet Pet, page 1
1Gus was Ned's pet dog. Gus ran in the mud and got very wet. He ran to the red bed.
Ned's Wet Pet, page 2
2"Stop!" said Ned. "You are a wet pet! Do not get on the bed." Ned put Gus in a tub.
Ned's Wet Pet, page 3
3He had to rub the mud off. "Now I can let you out," said Ned.
Ned's Wet Pet, page 4
4Ned fed his pet. Then Gus led Ned back to the red bed. Gus and Ned got to rest.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What kind of pet is Ned’s pet, Gus?
  2. Where did Ned put Gus to rub the mud off?
  3. What did Gus and Ned do at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Short E
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Short E Worksheets

Target Words

bed red fed led wed hen pen ten men den jet net

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Ned's Wet Pet” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short e 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 free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the short e words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with short e patterns, try our short e phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.