A Hiss in the Grass Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 4: double letters

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A Hiss in the Grass

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tells still happy hisses off well cross fills glassy lass odd passes silly swells tall winner yells all will
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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) stands at the edge of Oguta Lake, gazing across the still water. Behind her are clean painted palace walls with contemporary arches and railings. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open inside a smooth, low-detail gradient blur covering the LEFT 60% of the image. Use only a plain, continuous continuation of the scene background there, with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations. Keep all important characters and detailed scene content in the RIGHT 40%, with only a soft natural fade into the blurred left text area. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

This is Adaeze. She stands at the lake bank, still and happy. The lake is flat and glassy, and the sun is up.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Inside a modern palace reception hall with polished concrete flooring and upholstered ceremonial seating, The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference) charms the court while Adaeze (match attached reference) watches him warily and The King (match attached reference) beams nearby. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

A tall man comes to see the king. He grins and chats, and the king is glad. But Adaeze is not glad. The man is odd, she thinks.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Mama Nnaji (match attached reference) presses Ash Disc (match attached reference) into the hand of Adaeze (match attached reference) at the edge of a reed-lined lake at night. Adaeze sits with her feet in the water, focused on the disc, with a small enamel bowl near the bank. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

At dusk, Mama Nnaji comes from the reeds at the lake bank. 'That man is a snake spirit,' she tells Adaeze. 'Set this ash disc on the floor, and check it well.' Adaeze grips the disc and nods.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) crouches in a smooth pale palace corridor, carefully setting Ash Disc (match attached reference) in the guest-room doorway. Behind her, The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference) glides out of the room. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

In the morning, Adaeze sets the ash disc flat on the floor. The man steps out. He does not spot the disc as he passes, and he grins a smooth grin. Adaeze is still. She waits.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) kneels alone in a smooth pale palace doorway, examining Ash Disc (match attached reference; two long parallel serpentine tracks pressed into its white surface) on the polished floor. Two long parallel drag-lines cross the ash instead of a footprint. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

Adaeze checks the ash disc. There is no foot print at all. Two long marks cross the ash. It is a snake track! Adaeze does not flinch. She has a plan.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) stands in the palace morning gathering hall, speaking confidently before the court while The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference) faces her with open hands and a smile. Elders in present-day formal clothing and polished shoes nod in the background, with a smooth polished floor, upholstered ceremonial seating, and The King (match attached reference) nearby. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

Adaeze stands up and tells them all, 'Here at the lake, we drip wet drops on the hands. Keep both hands flat and still.' The man grins a smooth grin. 'I can do that,' he tells her.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) pours water from a clear glass pitcher over the hands of The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference; right hand briefly has thinned, merged fingers and dark diamond-patterned scales) in the gathering hall as his right hand briefly shows merged fingers and dark diamond scales. The surrounding court in contemporary formal clothing freezes in shock. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

Adaeze lifts a pitcher and tips wet drops on his hands. His hand flickers! For a blink it is thin, with dark snake skin. All gasp, and the room is still.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) stands in the gathering hall holding up Ash Disc (match attached reference; two long parallel serpentine tracks pressed into its white surface), with twin lines visible on its surface. Across from her, The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference; mid-transformation, growing beyond human height as his human form begins to break away) begins to rise and grow as his smooth mask cracks, while tense court faces watch around the polished floor. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

'That is a trick!' the man yells. 'Adaeze is a silly lass!' But Adaeze lifts up the ash disc. 'See the snake tracks,' she tells them all. The man gets grim. Then he swells up, and up, and up.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) stands steady in a gathering hall, facing The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference; fully transformed into an enormous chest-wide serpent with deep-water-colored scales and luminous yellow eyes) while the court recoils in fear. Its tail sweeps dust across the polished floor as The King (match attached reference) grips the arm of his upholstered ceremonial chair. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

Off comes the dark coat. A vast snake fills the room and hisses. All rush back, but Adaeze is still. 'I see the truth,' she tells it. 'The trick must stop.'

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) stands in the emptied gathering hall, calmly holding up Ash Disc (match attached reference; two long parallel serpentine tracks pressed into its white surface) toward The Suitor / The Snake (match attached reference; fully transformed into an enormous chest-wide serpent with deep-water-colored scales and luminous yellow eyes) as it stares back with ancient eyes. Discarded clothes lie on the polished floor. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the RIGHT. Keep the LEFT 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That LEFT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the LEFT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

The vast snake looks at Adaeze. 'Adaeze is smart,' it hisses. 'I will go, and I will not come back.' 'Go then,' Adaeze tells it, and she lifts up the ash disc.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) and The King (match attached reference) sit side by side holding hands beside a still lake, looking out at the water. In the distance, Mama Nnaji (match attached reference) nods among reeds near the contemporary palace compound. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed toward the LEFT. Keep the RIGHT 50% text area genuinely open inside a smooth, low-detail gradient blur covering the RIGHT 60% of the image. Use only a plain, continuous continuation of the scene background there, with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations. Keep all important characters and detailed scene content in the LEFT 40%, with only a soft natural fade into the blurred right text area. That RIGHT 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the RIGHT 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

The snake slips off into the deep lake. Then all is still. The king sits with Adaeze at the bank, hand in hand. He is happy. Mama Nnaji nods in the reeds.

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Create a single full-page children's book illustration. Use the attached character reference images and match each named character exactly — same shapes, colors and clothing; do not redesign them. SCENE: Adaeze (match attached reference) sits at the edge of Oguta Lake with her feet in the water, looking at the colorful evening sky reflected on the lake. The contemporary palace is behind her, with a faint ash circle at the smooth polished-concrete doorway. COMPOSITION: Compose ONE full-bleed scene with a single continuous background that fills the whole image, characters at natural size placed in the lower part of the frame. Keep the TOP 50% text area genuinely open — plain, continuous background with NO characters, objects, props, hanging items, plants, patterns or decorations in it — while the rest of the scene fills the frame naturally. That TOP 50% text area must be the SAME continuous background color as the scene (not a flat panel, not a different shade, no dividing line). Do NOT shrink or squash the characters. Book text will be overlaid in the TOP 50% text area. Do not include any written text, letters, numbers, captions, speech bubbles, signs, labels, logos, or watermarks anywhere; the image must be purely illustrative. [EDITOR_REGEN_REQUIREMENTS] These editor requirements are mandatory and override any conflicting earlier wording: - The snake behind the man in the images is incorrect. These need to be redone.

At sunset, Adaeze sits at the lake bank. She keeps a faint ash ring at the step, as a good habit. 'Look well, and trust the ash,' she tells all that ask. Adaeze is a winner!

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