It’s early morning. Daisy wakes up, goes to the window and opens it. “Oh, no! It’s sunny again!” she frowns. She looks at her raincoat and boots – the birthday presents from her parents.
But there is not a cloud in the sky. Then, she has an idea! She runs to the backyard and turns on the sprinkler. Whoooooosh! The water comes out. Now Daisy is a happy rainmaker.
Unit 2 I babysit Sue, my three-year-old sister. I read a picture book to her, and she tears the pages off. I give her a ball, and she hits a flower vase with it. I give her some milk, and she spills it all over.
Now, she is drawing pictures on the wall. Oh, my! Mom is home. What will she say? You know what? She hugs me and says “Good job!”
Unit 3 Nemo Five weeks old Missing in the park Last Saturday
Nemo has black and white curly fur. He has long brown ears. He also has big brown eyes and a short black tail. He is wearing a red collar with a bell.
He loves to play with children. He likes to chase cats too. If he is happy, he wags his tail. Please call Anne day or night.
Unit 4 Each member of Laurie’s family likes different things. Her dad goes fishing every Friday night. Her mom loves to take pictures of people and animals.
Her brother enjoys sports, and he is a great pitcher. Her little sister plays the flute after school. What about Laurie? She collects bugs like grasshoppers and dragonflies. Her family members don’t like them. But the bugs love her family.
Dear Sean, It’s cold and snowy here in Alaska. I miss you, our tree house and the warm sunny weather in Los Angeles. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables there. But I eat lots of fish here.
And I don’t like it. Also, I can’t rollerblade to school. So I ride a big sled there. Do you have a new swing for the tree house? Please mail me some pictures of you on it. Yours, Claire
Unit 6 Josh walks by Ms. Olsen’s beautiful flowerbed. “Come and taste my muffins,” she calls. He goes over and picks up a muffin. Just then, his kitten jumps over the fence.
It is running after butterflies. “Stop!” shouts Josh. But it is too late. The kitten runs into the flowerbed and tramples on the roses. “Sorry!” says Josh with his head down. “Hmm … It’s OK if you help me water the flowers every Saturday.” “Sure,” he says with a big smile.
Unit 7 Jude goes to see her neighbor Alex at the zoo. He is a zookeeper. Today he is busy with a new baby giraffe. “Do you want to help?” asks Alex.
Jude helps him make a bed for the baby. Next, Alex gives her a milk bottle. She feeds the baby. Then Alex washes it. And Jude helps him dry it. Finally, they rub the baby’s nose and say “Sweet dreams!” Jude is wet and tired, but proud.
Unit 8 Friendship Day is the first Sunday of August in the U.S.A. On this day, some people have a special party. They dress up like TV stars for it. Some people have a movie night.
They get popcorn and watch moves on a couch. Others exchange presents like chocolate, flowers and wristbands. Among these, flowers are their favorite. Thirteen roses mean “Friends forever.” And white bellflowers mean “Thanks, my friend!” But the best present is a hug to show your love.
Unit 9