Pip ran to help Dad Ben. Ben had ten red hens in a pen. "Help me with the hens," said Ben. Then Pip saw a rat! The rat ran at the pen. It did not let the hens rest. "I can get it!" said Pip. Pip got his net. He ran at the rat. The rat ran fast. Pip set the net down — and got it! The rat was in the net. Pip let the rat go, far from the pen. Now the ten hens were good. "You met the rat and won, Pip!" said Ben. Ben gave Pip a pat. "You are the best!" said Ben.
“Pip Helps Dad Ben” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families 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 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 word families e patterns, try our word families e phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.