The Pup in the Tub
A short u story about a muddy pup named Nut.
About this book
Nut the pup loves to run in the sun, but the mud at the hut is too tempting. Soon Nut is covered in mud, and it is time for a bath. This book uses one-syllable words with the short u sound, in VC and CVC patterns, plus pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words. A muddy read for ages 3 to 5.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 1, Pre-Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 180 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables KG, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Fun with Words activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fun with Words activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Pup in the Tub with your child
This is a first decodable, so read it at a slow pace and let your child sound out the short u words. Words like pup, tub, mud, and fun repeat on page after page, which builds a new reader's confidence. Ask your child what Nut does in the mud, and what happens when bath time comes. It is short, funny, and easy to finish in one sitting.
Talk about it together
- Why does Nut need a bath?
- What does Nut do in the mud?
- Which short u words can you hear in this story?
Inside the book
Nut is a pup who loves to run in the sun. But there is a lot of mud at the hut, and Nut plays in it until a bath is the only fix. Then comes the rub, the tub, and a clean pup.
Children practice the short u sound in one-syllable words, with VC and CVC patterns and pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words. The sentences are short, the words repeat, and the mud makes it fun.
From the book: “Nut is a fun pup.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 5 years. It is a Level 1 Pre-Readers book, made for children who are just starting to sound out words.
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Fun with Words activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
Seventeen pages, 180 words, about 3 minutes of reading time.
What sound does this book practice?
The short u sound, in one-syllable VC and CVC words like pup, tub, mud, sun, and fun, plus pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words.
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