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Pip's Lost Bat

CVC Review Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip's Lost Bat
Pip's Lost Bat, page 1
1Pip the pig had a red bat. The sun was hot, and he had to go. But his red bat was not on his bed.
Pip's Lost Bat, page 2
2It was not on the red rug. Where was his bat? Pip had a sad sob. Then he got a big tip. His dog, Gus!
Pip's Lost Bat, page 3
3Gus sat on a big log. "Gus," said Pip. "Can I sit on the log?" Gus did not get up. Gus had a big nod. Pip ran to Gus.
Pip's Lost Bat, page 4
4"My bat!" said Pip. Gus sat on his red bat. Pip had a tug. Gus got up, and Pip got his bat. "Gus," said Pip. "Let's go hit a tin can!"
Circle or highlight all the short vowel words in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What color is Pip’s bat?
  2. Who did Pip get a big tip about?
  3. What did Pip want to hit at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill CVC Review
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets CVC Review Worksheets

Target Words

cat bed pig hot bug ham jet win mop cup fan pen

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Lost Bat” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing cvc review 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, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the cvc review words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three 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 cvc review patterns, try our cvc review phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.