Pip, a pig, had a wish. He wanted a big fig. He wanted to win a prize. Pip saw a fig high up. It was a big, ripe fig.
Pip did not know how to get it. He saw a bin. Pip began to dig under the bin. He dug and dug in the mud. He found a pin! It was a good, big pin.
"This pin will help," said Pip. He hit the fig with the pin. The fig fell down. Pip did not want it to rip. He ran to get it. He did not let it rip!
Pip ran to sit on a mat. He had his big fig. He took a sip of milk. "I will win!" said Pip. He had a good, big fig now.
"Pip's Big Wish" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short i 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 short i patterns, try our short i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.