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Pip's Brown Cow

Diphthong — OW 1st-2nd Phase 4
Pip's Brown Cow

Pip had a big brown cow. The cow was sad. She sat down in her pen with a grim frown. Pip did not know how to help his cow. He went down the path past the old plow. Pip spotted a red flower by the wall. He picked the flower and took it to the cow's pen. "Wow," said Pip. "Look at this flower. Is it not pretty?" The brown cow looked at the flower. Now she did not frown. She stood up and gave Pip a lick. "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?
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Pip's Brown Cow coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

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 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 diphthong — ow patterns, try our diphthong — ow phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.

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