Level 1, Book 1: Zac's Pal

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Written by Jill Lauren

Illustrated by Darren McKee

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Zac’s Pal Level 1, Unit 1, Book 1 Sounds: a c, d, f, h, l, m, n, p, s, t, z High frequency words: is, on, the, no, a Special vocabulary: pal, fan Summary: Zac wants a pal. He meets the fat cat and tries many ways to earn his friendship.

Reading comprehension questions: 1. What did Zac want?

2. How did Zac get the fat cat to be his friend?

3. W hat can you do to be a good friend?

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Printed in the U.S.A. ISBN 978-1-951605-00-1

With gratitude to Darren McKee and Jason Myers for their deep talent and good cheer.

Zac’s Pal

Written by Jill Lauren

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Illustrated by Darren McKee

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Zac is sad.

Zac has no pal.

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A fat cat is on a mat.

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The fat cat has a nap.

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Zac fans the fat cat.

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The fat cat has a nap.

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Zac taps the fat cat.

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The fat cat can nap.

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Zac sat on the fat cat.

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The fat cat naps.

Zac has no pal.

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Zac pats the fat cat.

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The fat cat is Zac’s pal.

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Read Them All!

Written by Jill Lauren

Illustrated by Darren McKee

Level 1, Unit 1, Book 1 Zacs Pal cover.indd 1

5/3/22 9:02 PM