About this book
Pup loves mud. He rubs in it, runs in it, and hops through it. Then the mud gets too messy, and Pup has to dash to the tub. This short book uses one-syllable words with the short u sound, so a beginning reader can sound out nearly every word. A fun first read for children 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 | 21 pages, 175 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 Pup in the Mud with your child
This is a first decodable, so read it slowly and let your child sound out the words. Every page repeats short u words like pup, mud, tub, and fun, which builds confidence fast. Pause after each page and ask what Pup is doing, then let your child point to the mud. The story is short, silly, and easy to finish in one sitting, which is exactly what a new reader needs.
Talk about it together
- What does Pup love to do in the mud?
- How does Pup get clean again?
- Which short u words can you find on this page?
Inside the book
Pup is a silly little dog who loves mud more than anything. He rubs in it, runs in it, and hops through it, until the mud gets too messy to stay in. Then it is time for a dash to the tub and a big clean-up.
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 story is easy to finish in one happy sitting.
From the book: “Pup is a fun, clean 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?
Twenty-one pages, 175 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, mud, tub, run, and fun, plus pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words.
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