Too Dull, Too Loud Jolly Phonics · Step 2, Unit 4: double letters

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Too Dull, Too Loud

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tells yells dull hill classy fizz fuss grass less mess off silly sunny swell tell yellow
Page 1
On the right side of the image, Ned stands facing forward on a dirt path in front of a wooden farmhouse, with a neutral expression, holding The Book open in his hands at waist level. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls with visible front pocket details and dark green shoes. The Book is open with cream/off-white pages and a brown/golden-tan hardcover spine, with large round bright blue eyes, dark brown rectangular eyebrows, and a small open smiling mouth on its pages. The scene is set outdoors on a bright day with green grass surrounding the house, with fields and fenced animal pens visible in the background containing pigs and cows. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

This is Ned. Ned has a farm on a hill. 'I wish to look grand,' Ned tells The Book. 'I need a plan.'

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin or workshop, looking displeased while holding up a brown leather chestplate at arm's length in front of him. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. The Book hovers nearby in the upper portion, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing to offer advice. The indoor setting has wooden plank walls, a wooden ceiling, and warm torch lighting.

Ned has a kit. But the kit is dull. 'I look a mess!' Ned yells. 'Do not fuss, Ned,' The Book tells him. 'Tint it!'

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Ned stands in a grassy field full of red and yellow flowers, facing slightly toward the viewer with a happy expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. He is bending down and reaching toward the flowers, picking some red ones and yellow ones with both hands. The Book floats in the air nearby to Ned's left, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, holding its tan quill pen. The scene is set outdoors on a bright, sunny day with a blue sky, green trees along the horizon, and Ned's farmhouse visible in the background. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned is in the grass on the hill. He picks red plants and yellow plants. 'This is a good plan,' he tells The Book.

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin/workshop, facing forward with a determined expression, squeezing a red rose in his hands with bright red dye dripping from his fists. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. The Book floats nearby to Ned's right, open and animated with its face visible on the pages and mouth open as if giving instructions. Behind Ned on the far left, a piece of brown leather armor is displayed on a wooden armor stand. The indoor setting is warmly lit with wooden plank walls and torch lighting. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned grips a red plant. Crush, crush! Red tint drips out. He rubs the tint into the kit. 'That is a lot less dull,' The Book tells him.

Page 5
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin or crafting room, facing forward with a disappointed, uncertain expression. Ned wears red-dyed leather armor — a red leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with red leather leggings and his dark green shoes — and is looking down at himself. The Book floats nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages. The interior is lit by a wall-mounted torch, with wooden plank walls and ceiling beams creating a cozy indoor workshop atmosphere. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned dons the red kit. He looks at it. 'It is too loud!' he yells. 'Not that color!' 'Test the yellow plant,' The Book tells him.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden-walled indoor room, facing forward with a focused expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. He is actively crushing a yellow flower in his hands, with bright yellow dye spreading on the crafting table surface in front of him. A piece of brown leather armor sits on an armor stand nearby, ready to be dyed. The Book floats just to Ned's right, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing to comment on the golden color. The scene has warm indoor lighting with wooden plank walls and floors, resembling a Minecraft-style crafting area. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned crushes the yellow plant. Yellow tint splats on the bench. He rubs it into a fresh kit. 'That is a sunny tint,' The Book tells him.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden interior resembling a cozy cabin or lodge, facing the viewer with a doubtful, unsure expression. Ned wears yellow-dyed leather armor — a yellow leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with yellow leather leggings and his dark green shoes — and is looking down at himself uncertainly. The Book floats nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, appearing sympathetic. The scene is warmly lit by a wall-mounted torch, with wooden beams and planks forming the walls and ceiling. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned dons the yellow kit. He looks at it. 'I look silly!' he yells. 'Not that color!'

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Ned stands inside a wooden cabin, facing forward and looking down at a crafting table with an excited, amazed expression. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. On the table in front of him are two small piles of dye — one red and one yellow — being pushed together, with a warm orange color spreading where they mix. The Book floats nearby to Ned's right, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, watching the mixing. The indoor setting is warmly lit, with wooden plank walls and a torch glowing on the wall. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned is sad. He crushes a red plant and a yellow plant. He mixes the tints. Fizz! A fresh tint blooms on the bench. 'Ooh!' Ned gasps. 'Look at that!'

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Ned stands inside a cozy indoor room with wooden plank walls, facing forward with a proud, cheerful expression. Ned wears orange-dyed leather armor — an orange leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with orange leather leggings and his dark green shoes — looking pleased with his new color. The Book floats nearby against the wall, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking proud. A chest is visible in the upper right corner of the room. An armor stand with the freshly dyed orange armor piece is visible nearby. The left side of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned rubs the tint into a fresh kit. He dons it and spins. 'Yes!' he yells. 'That is the color! It is swell!'

Page 10
On the left side of the image, Ned stands on green grass in front of a wooden farmhouse building, facing forward with a mysterious smile, carrying a wooden armor stand under one arm. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. Several dark wooden armor stands are already lined up in a row against the wall of the farmhouse. The Book hovers nearby, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking confused and curious. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned sets up a stand, and a stand, and a stand. 'Tell me the plan, Ned!' The Book yells. Ned just grins and grins.

Page 11
On the right side of the image, Ned stands at the center-bottom on a grassy area, facing the viewer and smiling proudly with arms spread wide in a presenting gesture. Ned wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt under green overalls. Surrounding him in a semicircle are several suits of colorful leather armor displayed on wooden armor stands — red, cyan, green, yellow, and purple sets, each gleaming brightly. The scene is set outdoors in front of the wooden farmhouse. The Book is positioned to the left of Ned, open and upright with its face visible on the pages, looking proud and impressed. The left ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

Ned tints a lot of kits. Red, green, yellow! All the kits gleam on the stands. 'This is Ned's kit fest!' Ned yells. 'It is so classy,' The Book tells him.

Page 12
On the left side of the image, Ned stands outdoors at nighttime on a grassy area near a wooden fence, facing forward with a confident, fierce expression. Ned wears orange-dyed leather armor — an orange leather chestplate over his white t-shirt, with orange leather leggings and his dark green shoes — and holds a diamond sword in his right hand, swinging it forward. The scene is set at night with a dark sky, dark trees and foliage in the background, and Ned's farmhouse faintly visible in the distance. Two or three hostile mobs (zombies or skeletons) lurk in the shadows behind him at a distance. The right ~40% of the image is plain light background, clear for text overlay.

It is dark. Ned struts off to hunt monsters in his best kit. 'Ned! The monsters can see that kit!' The Book yells. 'Yes!' Ned grins. 'I look grand!'

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