Pip was a big pig. He sat on a green mat in the sun. Pip could see a big fig up on a top tip. He did want to eat it. But the fig was too far up.
Pip got a long pin. He hit the fig with the long pin. The fig fell down into a bin. Pip ran to the bin.
"Yes! I win!" said Pip.
He sat back on his mat and ate the big fig.
“Pip Gets a Fig” 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.