Not That Colour! (Suffix)

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Minecraft Decodable Reader with Common Suffixes

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Two-syllable words with common suffixes such as -ness, -ment, -er, -ful, -less, and -ly.

awful brightly builder cheerful doubtful dreadful farmer golden handful lovely slowly wooden wryly
Page 1
On the right side of the image, Ned stands facing forward on a dirt path in front of a wooden farmhouse, with a neutral expression, holding The Book open in his hands at waist level. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls with visible front pocket details and dark green shoes. The Book is open with cream/off-white pages and a brown/golden-tan hardcover spine, with large round bright blue eyes, dark brown rectangular eyebrows, and a small open smiling mouth on its pages. The scene is set outdoors on a bright day with green grass surrounding the house, with fields and fenced animal pens visible in the background containing pigs and cows. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

This is Ned the farmer and his magic book. He lives in a wooden house on his farm. He grows crops and keeps lots of pigs and cows. Life on the farm keeps Ned busy.

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin or workshop, looking displeased while holding up a brown leather chestplate at arm's length in front of him. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. The Book hovers nearby in the upper portion, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing to offer advice. The indoor setting has wooden plank walls, a wooden ceiling, and warm torch lighting.

One day, Ned goes inside to craft some new gear. He makes leather armour, but he hates the colour. 'Brown is awful,' he says.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Ned stands in a grassy field full of red and yellow flowers, facing slightly toward the viewer with a happy expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. He is bending down and reaching toward the flowers, picking some red ones and yellow ones with both hands. The Book floats in the air nearby to Ned's left, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, holding its tan quill pen. The scene is set outdoors on a bright, sunny day with a blue sky, green trees along the horizon, and Ned's farmhouse visible in the background. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

The fields outside Ned's house are full of flowers. 'Go and get a handful of flowers, and I will show you what to do,' says The Book. Ned picks some red ones and some yellow ones.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin/workshop, facing forward with a determined expression, squeezing a red rose in his hands with bright red dye dripping from his fists. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. The Book floats nearby to Ned's right, open and animated with its face visible on the pages and mouth open as if giving instructions. Behind Ned on the far left, a piece of brown leather armour is displayed on a wooden armour stand. The indoor setting is warmly lit with wooden plank walls and torch lighting. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

The Book tells Ned to crush the red flower he picked. It turns into a handful of red dye. 'Now, rub it onto the leather,' says The Book.

Page 5
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin or crafting room, facing forward with a disappointed, uncertain expression. Ned wears red-dyed leather armour β€” a red leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with red leather leggings and his dark green shoes β€” and is looking down at himself. The Book floats nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages. The interior is lit by a wall-mounted torch, with wooden plank walls and ceiling beams creating a cosy indoor workshop atmosphere. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned puts on the red leather armour. 'Red is a dreadful colour,' says Ned. 'Are there any other dyes I can make?' he says.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden-walled indoor room, facing forward with a focused expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. He is actively crushing a yellow flower in his hands, with bright yellow dye spreading on the crafting table surface in front of him. A piece of brown leather armour sits on an armour stand nearby, ready to be dyed. The Book floats just to Ned's right, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing to comment on the golden colour. The scene has warm indoor lighting with wooden plank walls and floors, resembling a Minecraft-style crafting area. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned takes the yellow flower and crushes it into dye. 'This one is a golden colour, look,' says The Book. Ned puts it on one more bit of leather armour.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden interior resembling a cosy cabin or lodge, facing the viewer with a doubtful, unsure expression. Ned wears yellow-dyed leather armour β€” a yellow leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with yellow leather leggings and his dark green shoes β€” and is looking down at himself uncertainly. The Book floats nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing sympathetic. The scene is warmly lit by a wall-mounted torch, with wooden beams and planks forming the walls and ceiling. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned is wearing the yellow armour. He looks doubtful. 'I'm not sure I like being as yellow as the sun,' says Ned.

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin, facing forward and looking down at a crafting table with an excited, amazed expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. On the table in front of him are two small piles of dye β€” one red and one yellow β€” being pushed together, with a warm orange colour spreading where they mix. The Book floats nearby to Ned's right, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, watching the mixing. The indoor setting is warmly lit, with wooden plank walls and a torch glowing on the wall. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned takes one more red flower, and one more yellow flower. He makes dye out of them, and slowly puts them both on the bench. The red and yellow start to mix!

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a cosy indoor room with wooden plank walls, facing forward with a proud, cheerful expression. Ned wears orange-dyed leather armour β€” an orange leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with orange leather leggings and his dark green shoes β€” looking pleased with his new colour. The Book floats nearby against the wall, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking proud. A chest is visible in the upper right corner of the room. An armour stand with the freshly dyed orange armour piece is visible nearby. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned takes the new dye and puts it on more armour. 'Red and yellow makes orange,' he says. 'Orange is such a cheerful colour!'

Page 10
On the left side of the image, Ned stands on green grass in front of a wooden farmhouse building, facing forward with a mysterious smile, carrying a wooden armour stand under one arm. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. Several dark wooden armour stands are already lined up in a row against the wall of the farmhouse. The Book hovers nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking confused and curious. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned is a busy builder, and he lines up wooden stands in a long row by the farmhouse wall. 'Why so many?' asks The Book. Ned smiles wryly and tells The Book, 'You'll see.'

Page 11
On the right side of the image, Ned stands at the centre-bottom on a grassy area, facing the viewer and smiling proudly with arms spread wide in a presenting gesture. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. Surrounding him in a semicircle are several suits of colourful leather armour displayed on wooden armour stands β€” red, cyan, green, yellow, and purple sets, each gleaming brightly. The scene is set outdoors in front of the wooden farmhouse. The Book is positioned to the left of Ned, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking proud and impressed. The left ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned goes out and gets more dyes from flowers and plants. Then, he makes more armour. Look at all the lovely colours! 'Welcome to my fashion show!' he says to The Book.

Page 12
On the left side of the image, Ned stands outdoors at nighttime on a grassy area near a wooden fence, facing forward with a confident, fierce expression. Ned wears orange-dyed leather armour β€” an orange leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with orange leather leggings and his dark green shoes β€” and holds a diamond sword in his right hand, swinging it forward. The scene is set at night with a dark sky, dark trees and foliage in the background, and Ned's farmhouse faintly visible in the distance. Two or three hostile mobs (zombies or skeletons) lurk in the shadows behind him at a distance. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned wears his orange armour at night. The monsters can see him well, but he does not care. 'Now I shine brightly when I fight! No more brown!' he says.

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