Ryers Readers - Pete The Cat: Pete at the Beach

Episode Date: July 14, 2023

Pete loves the beach! But, the waves make the water look scary! When his brother offers to teach him how to surf, will Pete give it a try?!

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Before we get into the story, do you want to know a fun fact? Did you know? that beach glass takes about five to 50 years to be created. Beach glass starts off as just regular pieces of glass, usually from bottles or other household items that dropped into the ocean. Over time, all the crashing waves and salt in the ocean smooths out the rough and sharp edges of the glass and gives it that frosted look. I know every time I'm at the I always look around for some beach glass. Have you ever found any? It's pretty cool, huh?

Okay, story time. Today we are going to read Pete the Cat, Pete at the Beach by James Dean. It is a hot day. Pete the cat goes to the beach with his mom and his brother Bob. Let's go in the water! Bob says. Says, maybe later, says Pete. Bob likes to surf. He rides the big waves. It looks like fun, says Pete. Go in the water, says Mom.

Maybe later, says Pete. Pete makes a sand castle. His mom helps him dig. Here comes a big wave. And there goes. Pete. Oh no! Where did his sandcastle go? Bob rides a big wave. Wow, says Pete. That looks like fun. Pete and his mom take a walk. They find seashells. They see a crab. Pete's feet get wet. His feet feel cool. The rest of him is hot.

It is time for lunch. Pete eats a sandwich. He drinks lemonade. The sun is very hot. And Pete is very, very hot. Bob is wet and cool. Let's play ball, says Pete. No, thanks, says Bob. I want to surf. Pete throws the ball. His mom catches it. Let's get our feet wet, says mom. Well, okay, says Pete. The water is cool. It feels good. Pete goes in deeper. Bob waves to Pete. I want to show you how to surf, he yells. Pete does not say, maybe later. He says, let's do it.

Lie on the board, says Bob. Pete lies on the board. Says Bob, Pete paddles out. He waits for a big wave. A big wave is coming, says Bob. Pete stands up. Then Pete falls down. It was scared.

but it did not hurt try again later says Bob Pete wants to try again now Pete lies down again he paddles out and waits here comes a wave Pete stands up this time he rides the wave good job says Bob Pete wants to surf all day Bob too. So they take turns. Pete and Bob rock and roll with the waves. What a great day! It is okay to be afraid, but it is more fun to surf. The end. Don't forget to stick around to see if you can answer today's paying attention question. Before you go, do you think you can answer today's paying attention question? What does Bob teach Pete in the water.

If your answer was how to surf, you did it. Great job. You sure were paying attention. I hope you enjoyed that story. I wonder what we're going to read next.