Kathy-jo Wargin - Frank and Beans and SMore Trouble

Be patient. Put up with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Every child learns to read in a different way and at his or her own speed. You can help your young reader improve and become more confident by encouraging his or her own interests and abilities. You can also guide your childs spiritual development by reading stories with biblical values and Bible stories, like I Can Read! books published by Zonderkidz.

1. BEGINNING READING
   Short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.
2. READING WITH HELP
   Engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play for developing readers.
3. READING ALONE
   Complex plots, challenging vocabulary, and high-interest topics for the independent reader.
4. ADVANCED READING
   Short paragraphs, chapters, and exciting themes for the perfect bridge to chapter books.

I Can Read! books have introduced children to the joy of reading since 1957.

1. BEGINNING READING
   Short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.
2. READING WITH HELP
   Engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play for developing readers.
3. READING ALONE
   Complex plots, challenging vocabulary, and high-interest topics for the independent reader.
4. ADVANCED READING
   Short paragraphs, chapters, and exciting themes for the perfect bridge to chapter books.

I Can Read! books have introduced children to the joy of reading since 1957.

Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators and a fabulous cast of beloved characters, I Can Read! books set the standard for beginning readers. A lifetime of discovery begins with the magical words I Can Read!
Visit www.icanread.com for information on enriching your childs reading experience.Visit www.zonderkidz.com for more Zonderkidz I Can Read! titles.

Frank put on his hat. Lets go, Beans. Lets hike to the pond. Frank and Beans went outside. They looked up at the sky.

The sun was not shining. It was hiding in the dark clouds. Franks mom said, It is going to rain. I think you should play inside. Frank was sad. He wanted to catch frogs.

Beans was happy. He wanted to stay dry. The rain wont last all day, said Franks mom. It is just a spring rain shower. I think God wants us to be patient. Franks mom smiled.

Here are some blankets. You and Beans can make a tent. Frank put blankets over the chairs. Soon he had made a good tent. Frank crawled inside. Beans went inside too.

He did not have to crawl. The tent was perfect. Frank and Beans pretended to camp. This is a good day after all, said Frank to Beans. Suddenly, CRASH! The blankets fell down. The tent was gone.

In the middle of the mess was SMore. SMore, you naughty cat! yelled Frank. Franks mom said, God wants us to be patient, Frank. That means with silly cats too. Frank did not feel patient, not with rain and not with SMore. SMore made lots of trouble.

Beans agreed. Soon Franks mom called him for a special rainy-day lunch. Beans sat under the table. He had a special lunch too. Before Frank could take a bite WHAM! SMore jumped up! She knocked Franks plate off the table. Frank was upset with SMore again. Frank was upset with SMore again.

He was not thinking about being patient. He grabbed SMore and put her outside. Frank slammed the door. He crossed his arms.
Soon he began to feel sad about putting SMore in the rain. He opened the door. Frank began to cry. Frank began to cry.

Beans began to howl. Frank put on his raincoat. Frank put a raincoat on Beans. They went to find SMore. SMore! SMore! called Frank. Beans followed Frank.

They walked for a long time. There was no sign of SMore. Frank looked under rosebushes. Beans sniffed under benches. They looked and sniffed everywhere. Then Frank heard a familiar sound.

He looked up at a tree. It was SMore! SMore was high up in the tree. She would not get down. Frank could not reach her. There was only one thing to do.

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