They Are Not The Boss

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Animal Decodable Reader with th Digraphs

Practice Words

Words containing the digraph 'th', producing either the unvoiced /ΞΈ/ or voiced /Γ°/ sound.

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Page 1
On the right side of the image, The Cat sits perched on a purple armchair with a green polka-dot cushion, gazing forward with a calm, self-assured expression. In front of the chair, the girl (shoulder-length dark navy-blue wavy hair, maroon t-shirt, gray pants) lies on her stomach on a colorful plaid rug, drawing a picture of a cat on a sheet of paper with a focused expression. The scene is set indoors in a cozy living room with a soft blue-gray background. Only one of the three kids is visible in this illustration.

I am a cat. This is my home, and these are my kids.

Page 2
In the lower half of the image, The Cat sits on a pink/red cushion or box on the left side, licking one paw with a smug, self-satisfied expression β€” grooming itself clean. In the lower right, one of the kids stands pushing against a small, muddy brown dog, trying to wash it near a metal tub of water, a bottle of soap, a red bucket, and a scrub brush laid out on the ground. The kid has a determined, slightly strained expression as the dog resists. The scene is set outdoors in a suburban backyard with green bushes in the background. The top half of the image is plain white/light blue watercolor wash.

A bath! That kid will bathe the dog. I just sit on my mat and skip the bath.

Page 3
On the left side of the image, three kids are sitting and kneeling on a colorful checkered floor in yellow, green, and orange tiles. One of the kids, a boy with brown hair in a blue striped shirt, sits cross-legged in the center, smiling happily while holding The Cat in their lap. The Cat, an orange tabby, is curled up contentedly on the kid's lap with eyes closed, looking relaxed and happy. A second kid, a boy in a red hoodie and jeans, kneels on the left beside them, leaning in with a smile and reaching out to pet The Cat's head. A third kid, a girl with a dark blue ponytail wearing a maroon shirt, kneels on the left side beside them, smiling and also reaching over to pat The Cat. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background. The scene is indoors with a soft blue wash suggesting a cozy living room setting.

I nap on the lap of these kids. They think they are kind, but I am the boss. This is the best lap.

Page 4
On the right side of the image, Mom stands smiling at an open front gate of a suburban house, waving goodbye to the kids as they head off to school. The kids are walking away from the house with backpacks β€” one boy waves back cheerfully while another boy and the girl walk ahead with arms outstretched in excited motion. The Cat is lounging contentedly on a ledge or windowsill above the front porch of the house, watching the scene below. The setting is outdoors on a bright daytime morning, with trees and greenery visible behind the house. The left side of the image is plain white background, leaving space for text.

Then the kids go, and Mom waves at them.

Page 5
In the lower half of the image, The Cat peeks around a purple wall corner at floor level on the left side, in a low crouch with a focused, determined expression and wide green eyes, watching a small gray mouse on the right. The mouse is scurrying across a tiled kitchen floor carrying crumbs in its mouth. The scene is set indoors on warm-toned tile flooring with a pale wall behind.

I spot that pest with scraps. It runs fast, but I dash. No pest gets past me, not this time.

Page 6
On the right side of the image, The Cat is mid-leap with front paws stretched forward, wrapping its claws around the edge of a pink/red low wall, with a playful, focused expression and bright green eyes. Wriggling beetles peek out from under leaves at the base of the wall, and small wrens hop along tree branches above. The scene is set in a sunny backyard with lush green bushes along the bottom, a tree trunk and leaves visible in the upper right corner, and a clear blue sky with soft clouds. The left side of the image is open sky and white space, free of characters or detail.

I run and jump in my yard. Then I am up on my wall!

Page 7
On the left side of the image, Mom stands with a shocked, disgusted expression, her hands raised in alarm as she looks down at The Cat, who sits calmly on the floor near the window holding a snail in its paws with a proud, unbothered expression. One of the kids peeks out from behind Mom, looking on with a curious, amused smile trying not to laugh. The scene is set indoors near a window, with soft natural light coming in. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background.

I take this thing in. Mom thinks it is bad. But she is wrong, and this is my home!

Page 8
On the right side of the image, Naughty Neighbor Boy stands in a taunting pose, pulling the corners of his mouth wide with his fingers and sticking his tongue out mockingly. Beside him on the far right, The Cat faces him with a fierce, angry expression β€” mouth open in a growl, showing teeth, standing in a tense, confrontational stance. The scene is set outdoors on a pink-toned sidewalk or path with a soft blue sky behind them. The left side of the image is open, plain background.

That kid next to me is so rude. He pulls a mean face. So I hiss and snap my teeth!

Page 9
On the left side of the image, The Cat stands in the foreground with a determined, slightly mischievous expression, looking directly at the viewer. Behind The Cat looms a large tiger β€” representing The Cat's fantasy of growing big β€” standing in the same pose with a fierce expression, sharp claws extended and fangs bared, set against a soft blue-green watercolor cloud. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background.

One day I will be big. I will be a big cat! Then that mean kid runs away.

Page 10
On the right side of the image, The Cat is curled up contentedly at the foot of a bed, eyes half-closed and purring peacefully. One of the kids is lying in bed under a green-striped blanket, asleep with a calm expression. The scene is set indoors at nighttime in a cozy bedroom, with a window on the far right showing a dark blue night sky and purple curtains partially drawn. Through the window, three cats are visible sitting on the outside windowsill, peering in through the glass with curious expressions.

Those cats sit out there in the dark. That is not for me. I am warm and snug at the foot of the bed.

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