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Pip's Brown Cow

Diphthong — OW 1st-2nd Phase 4
Pip's Brown Cow
Pip's Brown Cow, page 1
1Pip had a big brown cow. The cow was sad.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 2
2She sat down in her pen with a grim frown.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 3
3Pip did not know how to help his cow.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 4
4He went down the path past the old plow. Pip spotted a red flower by the wall.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 5
5He picked the flower and took it to the cow's pen. "Wow," said Pip.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 6
6"Look at this flower. Is it not pretty?" The brown cow looked at the flower.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 7
7Now she did not frown. She stood up and gave Pip a lick.
Pip's Brown Cow, page 8
8"Oh, cow!" Pip said with a laugh. "I am glad you are better."
Circle or highlight all the OW diphthong words in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What color was Pip’s cow?
  2. What did Pip pick by the wall?
  3. How did the cow show Pip she was happy?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Diphthong — OW
Grade Level 1st-2nd
Phase Phase 4
Worksheets Diphthong — OW Worksheets

Target Words

cow how now vow wow brow chow plow town down gown brown

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they said have with you are be
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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Brown Cow” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st-2nd students practicing diphthong — ow 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, eight picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the diphthong — ow words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the five 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 diphthong — ow patterns, try our diphthong — ow phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.