by Heather Lovich illustrated by Donovan Bixley

Published 2015 by the Ministry of Education,PO Box 1666, Wellington 6140, New Zealand.www.education.govt.nz

First published 2008 for the Ministry of Educationby Learning Media Limited, Wellington, New Zealand.

Text copyright © Heather Lovich 2008 Illustrations copyright © Crown 2008

Series Editor: Kate BoyleDesigner: Margaret Nieuwland

All rights reserved.Enquiries should be made to the publisher.

Publishing services: Lift Education E Tū

ISBN 978 0 478 16112 0 (print)ISBN 978 1 77663 509 2 (online)

Replacement copies may be ordered from Ministry of Education Customer Services,online at www.thechair.co.nzby email: orders@thechair.minedu.govt.nzor freephone 0800 660 662Please quote item number 16112.

The teacher support material (TSM) and audio for Ready to Read textscan be found online at www.readytoread.tki.org.nz

by Heather Lovich illustrated by Donovan Bixley

Ministry of Education

Dad had a terrible snore.

“Stop that noise,” said Mum

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Dad’s snore rumbled along the hallway.

“Stop that noise,” said Anna.3

The snore bounced down the stairs.

“Stop that noise,” said Ryan.

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The snore rolled round the corner.

“Stop that noise,” said Grandma.5

The snore roared over the cat’s basket.

“Meeeow!” yowled the cat.

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The snore boomed out to the dog’s kennel.

“Aarooo!” howled the dog.7

Dad woke up.“Stop that noise!” he yelled.

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This book is for students to read and enjoy after they have becomevery familiar with the big book during many shared reading sessions.

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Dad’s Snore

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