Is It Getting Bigger? Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 1: y saying /ee/

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Is It Getting Bigger?

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very jumpy badly briskly bumpy bushy dusty empty gloomy lucky party perky pity plenty sadly scary softly sorry stormy swiftly
Page 1
On the right side of the image, Sen is clambering out of a large underground cave opening, leaning forward with one foot stepping out onto the ground and his hands reaching down toward the rocks at the entrance. He has an excited, wide-eyed expression with a big open-mouthed smile, looking eager and curious as he peers out into the world. He has wild, curly brown hair and wears a loose reddish-maroon short-sleeve t-shirt, khaki shorts, and brown shoes. The cave entrance is surrounded by earthy brown rock and stone, with a few small green plants growing at its base and scattered pebbles on the ground, set against a bright, pale cream outdoor background suggesting daytime, with the left side of the image left open and empty.

Ben steps out from the dark den. The rocks are bumpy and dusty, but he grins a big grin. He wishes to meet a pal, and he feels very lucky.

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Kem, Lan, and a third village child are crouched behind a thick green hedge, peeking out through the leaves in an outdoor setting. Kem is in the foreground, looking out with a cautious, wide-eyed expression and one hand parting the leaves. Lan is beside Kem, peering over the hedge with a surprised expression and mouth open. A third village child crouches lower behind them. In the far distance on the left, a large silhouette of Sen can be seen approaching from the direction of the cave — clearly much bigger than the children, hinting at his giant size. The right portion of the image fades to a plain light green background.

Tim, Pam and Val crouch at a bushy spot and peek out. They can see a big, big lad. He gets bigger and bigger, and the kids feel jumpy.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Sen stands enormous beside a small bike near a village house, one hand raised in a friendly wave and the other resting on the handlebars, with a curious, wide-eyed expression. His giant size is evident as the bike and house look small compared to him. The bike sits in front of a wooden structure with a tiled roof, with green bushes and plants nearby, set outdoors on a bright, sunny day.

Ben spots a bike at a house. He grins and lifts a hand to greet a pal, but the street is empty. He is a very perky lad.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Sen looms large, leaning forward with a cheerful, open-mouthed grin and rosy cheeks, one massive hand reaching down and crushing a bicycle wheel flat against the grass. Below Sen's hand, Kem scrambles away in a frightened run, looking back over his shoulder with a scared expression. The scene is set outdoors on a grassy area with green bushes and foliage in the background, under bright daylight. The right side of the image is plain white background.

Ben grips the bike, but his hand is too big. Crunch! The bike gets bent badly. Tim dashes back as fast as he can.

Page 5
On the right side of the image, Sen stands enormous in the foreground, with wild curly brown hair, wearing a red tank top and dark shorts, mouth open wide in alarm as if calling out, one fist clenched. In the background, Kem is running toward a small village house, pushing his bike along beside him with one hand, leaning forward mid-stride. He wears a blue t-shirt, dark shorts, and red sneakers, and carries a large olive-green backpack with a rolled bedroll on top. The village house has an ornate red-orange tiled roof with curved horn-like decorations that appears to rattle and shake from the force of Sen's booming voice. The scene is set outdoors on a grassy yard in front of the village house, with green trees visible behind, against a plain pale cream background filling the left side of the image.

Wait! Don't run! Ben's shout is very loud. Tim grabs the bike and runs swiftly to the house. Ben stands sadly in the yard.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, a close-up of Sen's face shows him crying, with large tears welling up in his eyes and streaming down his flushed, rosy cheeks like rain. His expression is deeply sad and distressed, with a trembling, downturned mouth and glistening, watery eyes. The right portion of the image is plain white background, left clear for text overlay.

Ben looks at his big hands and sobs. Big wet drops drip from his cheeks. He feels gloomy and very sad.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, a wooden village house with a tiled roof and a front porch is shown, raised on stilts with stone steps leading up to it. The house has ornate carved wooden doors and decorative panels. Through a window, Kem and Lan can be seen huddled together inside, peering out cautiously. Outside, large teardrops fall like heavy rain around the house and on the grassy yard, hinting at Sen's giant tears. The left side of the image is plain light background.

Drip, drop! Big drops drum on the roof and on the yard. Tim and Pam peek out from the house. It is not stormy. The sun is out. That is not rain!

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Kem is sitting on the ground beside the village house, holding a broken bike wheel in both hands. He has a sad, concerned expression with furrowed brows and rosy cheeks, gazing toward the distant woods. In the far background, the large silhouette of Sen can be seen sitting at the edge of the woods, hunched over. The right side of the image is plain background.

Tim sits with the bent bike and feels glum. He can see Ben all hunched up. Ben is not a scary monster. He is just a big sad lad, and Tim feels pity for him.

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Sen sits enormous on the grass at the edge of the woods, hunched over with his face buried in his huge hands, crying. His posture conveys deep sadness, with his knees drawn up and shoulders rounded, shown from a three-quarter angle so his curly brown hair and olive-green shirt are recognizable. Small leaves and debris float through the air around him, shaken loose by the force of his sobs. In the lower-left foreground, Kem stands small at a distance, watching Sen with a determined but nervous expression. The left side fades to plain background.

Ben sits and sobs, and his sobs rock the trees. Tim feels a bit jumpy, but he steps up to him briskly.

Page 10
On the right side of the image, Kem stands in the lower-middle-right, looking up and gesturing toward Sen with an open, friendly posture and a warm smile; he wears a blue t-shirt, dark shorts, red sneakers, and a green backpack with a bedroll. Sen is seated on the ground among the trees in the upper-right area, his large head tilted with a sad, tearful expression, one hand raised to wipe tears from his face; he has shaggy brown hair and wears a red sleeveless top, brown shorts, and brown boots. A damaged yellow bike lies on the dirt ground in the lower-right, between Kem and Sen. The scene is set outdoors at the edge of the woods near the village, with large leafy trees and green bushes, in bright daylight. The left portion of the image is plain muted background.

Tim greets Ben, and Ben lifts his big wet chin. He feels very sorry that the bike got bent. But Tim grins up at him. He can fix the bike!

Page 11
On the right side of the image, Sen is shown large with a huge, joyful open-mouthed smile, rosy cheeks, and eyes squeezed shut in delight, capturing the moment of barely contained excitement. His fists are gently clenched with restrained joy, trying not to scare Kem. Kem stands small in front of Sen in the lower-right, looking up at him with a friendly, encouraging grin. A hint of green foliage and the edge of the woods is visible in the background. The left portion of the image is plain muted background.

Tim asks Ben to join the gang for a romp. Ben grins a vast, vast grin. He hops a soft jig, very softly. He can not crush his pal!

Page 12
On the left side of the image, Sen stands large and joyful inside a cave, laughing with mouth wide open while holding a cup in one hand and bananas in the other. Sen is surrounded by a feast of food piled on rocky cave surfaces — fruits, platters, and large leafy dishes. Kem sits on Sen's shoulder, holding a plate of food high above his head with a happy expression. Lan stands on a rock beside Sen, arms raised excitedly and smiling broadly. A fourth village child sits in the lower-left, laughing and enjoying the feast. The right side fades into a plain dark cave wall background.

The gang romps all afternoon. Then Ben brings them to his den for a big party. The den has plenty to munch! Tim sits up on Ben and lifts a dish, and Pam and Val clap and sing. Ben feels grand. Not too big. Just grand.

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