Learning the ABC but with homophones and silent letters! It's so creative, even adults will have to think twice when reading this book out-loud! the book is written for ages 5 and up.
Features
The book includes lively illustrations, alliterative words, and words that accompany each letter of the alphabet.
Tone
The book is whimsical, funky, and quirky, and pokes fun at the most mischievous words in the English language.
Uses
The book can be used for Kindergarten-and-up classes for a raucous read aloud. Take a ride through the alphabet while pointing out how the words of the English language do not always behave as intended. This books goes way beyond "i" before "e" except after "c" and takes on weird grammar rules and super secret silent letters. English words can have multiple meanings, making it challenging to determine the right context. Moreover, English has many idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang terms, which are not always easy to comprehend. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same (to a varying extent) as another word but differs in meaning and sometimes also in spelling. The two words may be spelled the same, for example rose (flower) and rose (past tense of "rise"), or spelled differently, as in rain, reign, and rein. A silent letter is a letter that is written but not pronounced in a word. There are silent vowels and silent consonants. ABC books are important for kids because they help children develop literacy skills, including:
Letter recognition:
Children learn the names and shapes of letters, which helps them understand written words.
Vocabulary:
Children learn new words and phrases.
Reading skills:
Children learn to sequence, match, classify, and follow directions.
Confidence:
Children are encouraged to become independent readers and writers.
Engagement:
Children are entertained while learning.
Enjoyment:
Children can enjoy books and develop a love of reading.