2.  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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  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!”

6.  Unit 3  Nemo  Five weeks old  Missing in the park  Last Saturday

7.  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.

8.  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.  360-438-5477

9.  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.

10.  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.

11.  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.

12.  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

13.  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.

14.  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.

15.  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.

16.  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.

17.  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.

18.  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.

19.  Unit 9