Meet Fin the Fish Kid in this engaging decodable reader from the Make-Believe Alphabet Decodable Readers series!

This fantasy-themed phonics reader helps beginning readers practice decoding while enjoying a simple story about a memorable alphabet character.

Each book in the series introduces one character from The Make-Believe Alphabet, allowing students to first connect with the letter and then read a story about that character.

This reader focuses on digraph sh words from Set 2: CVCe Long Vowel & Digraph Make-Believe Alphabet Readers. This reader is meant to be read after completing Set 1: CVC Short Vowel Make-Believe Alphabet Decodable Readers.

Phonics Focus:

Digraph: Sh

High Frequency Words

Students practice a small set of flash words (fully decodable) and heart words (words with a part students must remember) that appear in the story.

What’s Included:

• Printable decodable reader: full-page teacher copy and half-page reader copy

• Black and white coloring book version
• High frequency word list (heart words and flash words)
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Simple sentences designed for beginning readers

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten and First Grade phonics instruction
• Small group reading
• Literacy centers
• Intervention and RTI
• Take-home reading practice

Part of the Make-Believe Alphabet Series

The Make-Believe Alphabet Decodable Readers help students:

• Fall in love with letters and characters
• Practice phonics in a structured sequence
• Build confidence as early readers

Students can meet the characters in the Make-Believe Alphabet Book, then read stories about them in the decodable reader series.

After completing check out Set 3 to help your little readers continue to grow!