Chapter 1: A New Idea
This is Jo.
Jo loves to play outside.
She wants a cubby.
A cubby is a special place.
Jo has a big rug.
It is red and blue.
She has an old sheet.
It is white and soft.
Jo has an idea!
Time to Read
Find the word in the box that is the same as the word in the sentence.
- Jo loves to play outside.
- She wants a cubby.
- Jo has a big rug.
| rug | outside | cubby | red |
Chapter 2: Building Time
Jo gets two chairs.
She puts them side by side.
She throws the white sheet over them.
Now it looks like a tent!
She puts the red and blue rug inside.
It is soft for her knees.
Jo has a pillow too.
Her cubby is starting to look good!
Time to Write
Trace the letters. Say the sounds as you write.
| J | j | C | c |
Chapter 3: Special Things
Jo brings her books.
She brings her little bear.
Her bear is brown.
She puts them inside the cubby.
Now it is a cosy place!
Jo crawls inside.
She can read her books.
She can talk to her bear.
This cubby is perfect for her!
Time to Spell
Circle the correct word to finish the sentence.
- Jo brings her (cooks / books).
- Her bear is (brown / town).
- She crawls (inside / beside).
Chapter 4: Who’s There?
Jo is reading a book.
Suddenly, she hears a noise!
Tap, tap, tap!
Who can it be?
It is her big brother, Tom!
Tom wants to play too.
“Can I come in?” he asks.
Jo smiles.
“Yes, you can!” she says.
Time to Talk
Talk to a friend about the picture. Use these words.
noise • brother • cubby • play
What do you think Jo and Tom will do in the cubby?
Chapter 5: Two in the Cubby
Tom crawls into the cubby.
It is a little tight now!
But they both fit.
Tom brings his toy car.
They make car noises.
Vroom! Vroom!
They read books together.
It is even more fun with Tom!
Jo loves her new cubby.
She loves sharing it with Tom.
Time to Draw
Draw a picture of Jo and Tom inside their cubby.
Can you draw the red and blue rug?