The Cat Is Hiding! (Open syllable)

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Animal Decodable Reader with Open Syllables

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Two-syllable words with an open first syllable ending in a long vowel sound.

alert begin behind being beneath beside broken even hiding hotel humour maybe moment music open panic radar relax robot sneaky tiger tiny today total
Page 1
On the right side of the image, Girl is kneeling on a bed, leaning forward with a worried, surprised expression and her mouth open, as if she has just noticed Kit is missing. Kit the cat is partially visible hiding under the bed in the bottom-right corner, peeking out. The scene is set indoors in a bedroom with blue curtains on the right and a light-coloured wall behind. The left side of the image is plain background.

Kit is not on my bed! I open my eyes wide. Where has my sneaky cat gone? Maybe she went outside for a walk. I had better go and find her.

Page 2
On the left side of the image, Girl stands on a sidewalk beside a wooden fence, looking back over her shoulder with a curious, slightly puzzled expression as she searches for Kit. Behind the fence on the other side, Kit is walking along the ground near some bushes and a raised suburban house, unnoticed by Girl. The scene is set outdoors on a bright daytime suburban street with green bushes, trees, and soft clouds in the sky. The right side of the image is plain white background, clear for text overlay.

I run outside, still pulling on my shoes. 'Kit!' I call up the path, then down. Only a bird and a dog look at me. I hear a tiny 'mew' behind me, so I spin around, but I only see the gate.

Page 3
On the right side of the image, Girl stands on a stone path next to a large, blue lidded pot, leaning forward with one hand raised to her chin in a curious, puzzled expression as she peers around it. Kit is crouched low on the ground behind the base of the pot, partially hidden, appearing to be sneaking or hiding with eyes slightly closed. The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day in a suburban yard with green grass and hedges in the background.

Kit loves to relax on top of this big, blue pot. She naps here all the time, but not today. Is she being sneaky, like a tiger on the prowl?

Page 4
On the left side of the image, Girl stands beside a large blue pot with a lid, holding one hand to her chin with a worried, panicked expression as she looks around frantically searching for her cat. Kit is crouched low on the right side of the pot, sneaking around its base with a mischievous posture — Girl hasn't noticed her yet. The scene is set outdoors on a grassy yard with soft clouds in the sky, and the right ~40% of the image is plain light background.

She is not behind the pot. I am in a total panic. Kit is not in any of her best spots. Where could that tiny cat be?

Page 5
On the right side of the image, Girl is seen from above in the far upper-right corner, crouching or bending down near a bush beside the back of the house, searching through the branches with a determined expression. The scene is an outdoor backyard view shown from a high angle, with a house featuring a grey roof, a raised porch with wooden stairs, and a blue rain barrel beside it. The yard has green grass and dirt paths. The left side of the image is plain light background. Kit is partially visible as a small dark figure tucked underneath the house near the stilts at the bottom.

I search a bush at the back of the house. Maybe Kit is hiding in there. I open up the branches and look, but she is not there either.

Page 6
On the left side of the image, Girl stands at the front of a suburban house viewed from a high overhead angle, running toward the building with a searching, alert posture and one hand cupped near her ear as if listening. The house is a raised suburban home with a metal roof, wooden deck, and a ladder leading up to it, surrounded by a green lawn and a dirt path. Kit is visible sneaking along the far edge of the rooftop behind the house, completely out of Girl's line of sight. The right side of the image is open plain background. The scene is set outdoors on a bright, clear day.

I hear a meow! I stay alert and run to the front of the house, looking all around. No, not here. My cat radar is broken today.

Page 7
On the right side of the image, Girl is crouching on her hands and knees beside a wooden cupboard in her bedroom, peering underneath it with a curious, slightly puzzled expression as she searches for Kit. Kit is perched on top of the cupboard, peeking over the edge and looking down at Girl with a mischievous expression — hidden in plain sight while Girl searches below. The left side of the image is plain white/light green background, clear for text overlay.

Maybe she came back inside. I go to my bedroom and crouch beside the cupboard for a moment. She is so tiny she could fit under there, but I cannot spot her.

Page 8
On the left side of the image, Girl stands on a small blue stool next to a tall wooden cupboard, reaching up and peering over the top with a determined, slightly frustrated expression as she searches for Kit. Underneath the cupboard, Kit is hiding — peeking out with a mischievous look, unseen by Girl. The scene is set indoors against a soft, light green wall with a plain white background extending to the right.

I get a stool and stand on top so I can see up high. Kit is not even on top of the cupboard! I cannot relax until I find my cat.

Page 9
On the right side of the image, Girl stands beside a bookshelf mounted on a green bedroom wall, reaching up with one hand to search through the colourful books on the shelf, her expression worried and concerned. A blue chair sits in the centre-right area. The scene is set indoors in a cosy bedroom with soft lighting. Kit is not here in this room at all.

I search my bookshelf and look behind my toys. Sometimes Kit sits in here when I play music, but not today. I am really worried now.

Page 10
On the left side of the image, Girl is crouching down beside her bed, leaning forward with her hands on the floor as she peers underneath it with a hopeful, focused expression. The space under the bed is dark and empty — Kit is not there. The scene is set indoors in Girl's bedroom, with a blue curtain visible in the background and the bed with a light blue mattress on a pink frame. The right side of the image is plain white background.

Maybe I should look under my bed. Kit treats it like her own little hotel. I crouch down and peer beneath it.

Page 11
On the right side of the image, Girl is standing with one hand raised to her chin in a classic thinking pose, looking upward with a worried, puzzled expression — mouth slightly open as if talking to herself. The left side of the image is plain white background. Behind Girl is a soft, pale green watercolour wash. The scene conveys her frustration at having run out of ideas for where her cat might be hiding, as she considers calling for help.

She is not under there! I have looked and looked, but I cannot find her. I would need a robot to find her now. I will have to call Mum for help.

Page 12
On the left side of the image, Girl kneels beside her bed with a wide, joyful smile, lifting up the edge of a golden-yellow blanket to reveal Kit lying curled up underneath, looking content with a gentle smile. Kit is lounging comfortably on the teal bedsheet, paws tucked in front, with a pair of green sunglasses resting on top of her head. Girl's expression is one of relief and happiness at finally finding her cat. The bed has colourful layered bedding in teal, pink, and warm red tones. The right side of the image is plain white background.

Wait! There is a bump under the blanket. I lift up the side and find Kit curled up in there. She even has my glasses on her head! That cat and her humour! I am so glad I found her at last.

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