The Clever Tree: A CCV Adventure

    By Corinne Neil

    The Clever Tree: A CCV Adventure cover image

    07 Oct, 2024

    a painting of a forest with lots of trees and birds flying around it, and a path through the woods, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, environmental art, forest

    In a forest full of trees, there was one tree that stood out. A tall tree with lush green leaves that always had a story to tell.

    a bird sitting on a branch in a forest with butterflies and flowers around it, with a butterfly in the background, a digital painting, Chris LaBrooy, fantasy art, highly detailed digital painting

    A tiny bird, with feathers as colorful as a rainbow, lived on this tree. The bird loved to sing and the tree loved to tell stories.

    a bird sitting on top of a nest in a tree branch with leaves around it and a sky background, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, environmental art, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The bird's nest was the perfect place for the tree to teach the bird. The tree began with the CCV decodable, teaching the bird about words.

    two birds sitting in a nest on a tree branch with leaves around it and a white background with green leaves, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, fantasy art, highly detailed digital painting

    The tree explained, 'CCV words are words that start with two consonants and end with a vowel. Like 'fly', 'sky', and 'dry'. Do you understand?'

    a bird sitting on a tree branch in front of a full moon in the forest with trees and leaves, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, fantasy art, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    As the night fell, the bird practiced the CCV words. 'Fly', 'sky', 'dry', the bird repeated, feeling proud of its new knowledge.

    a bird sitting on a branch in a tree with a half moon in the background and stars in the sky, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, fantasy art, birds

    The tree was pleased with the bird's progress. 'Well done! We'll learn more CCV words tomorrow,' the tree promised, swaying gently.

    a blue bird sitting on a tree branch in a forest with leaves and a sun in the background with a bright light, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, naturalism, rossdraws global illumination

    The next day, the tree taught the bird more CCV words. 'Try', 'cry', 'sly', the tree said and the bird repeated.

    a painting of a forest with a path leading to a tree with birds flying overhead and sunlight coming through the trees, a detailed matte painting, Eyvind Earle, environmental art, forest

    'Remember, practice is key,' the tree reminded the bird. The bird nodded and continued to repeat the words, proud of its learning.

    a bird perched on a tree branch in a forest at sunset with the sun in the background and leaves on the branches, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, environmental art, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    As the day ended, the bird had mastered the CCV words. 'Fly', 'sky', 'dry', 'try', 'cry', 'sly', it sang happily.

    a bird sitting on a tree in a forest with a sun in the background and a bird on the tree, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, naturalism, rossdraws global illumination

    The tree was happy with the bird's progress. 'You've done well, little bird. You've learned all the CCV words I know,' the tree praised.

    a bird flying over a tree filled forest under a night sky with stars and a moon in the sky, a storybook illustration, David Martin, naturalism, storybook illustration

    The bird, content with its learning, thanked the tree. 'Thank you, tree, for teaching me. I'll remember these words always,' the bird chirped.

    a painting of a bird sitting on a tree branch in a forest at night with the moon in the sky, a storybook illustration, David Martin, fantasy art, highly detailed digital painting

    'You're welcome, little bird. I'm glad I could help. Remember to use these words when you sing your songs,' the tree replied, swaying gently.

    The Clever Tree: A CCV Adventure