![]() For example, a circus manager searching for new talent finds a skillful ice-skating hippo named Cora. However, the allothesaurus might not be the true friend Stegothesaurus dreamed of!Ī collection of 26 short stories, one for each letter of the alphabet, this book uses clever plots with “punch-line” endings to make difficult words understandable, pronounceable, and memorable for kids as young as 9 or 10. Stegothesaurus’ brothers do not share his love of language, so when he meets a word-loving allothesaurus, he feels he’s found a kindred spirit. When his brothers describe a mountain as big, Stegothesaurus calls it gargantuan, gigantic, and Goliath. Stegothesaurus is a word-loving dinosaur who can’t keep himself from spouting big words. A pile of words, however, can be so much more because a pile of words can make a story! But a thousand stamps is really just a bunch of stamps, and a lot of coins is only a heap of money. Karl is just a few coins short of five hundred. Benjamin brags that he has one thousand stamps. Max wants to collect something too and he decides to collect words. Max’s brother Benjamin collects stamps his brother Karl collect coins. ![]() ![]() Includes fun with compound words, anagrams, word chains, puns and misspelling! Lexie is the best wrangler west of the Mississippi-the best WORD wrangler, that is! Always creative and sometimes silly wordplay pairs perfectly with lively illustrations to engage children with clever celebration of words and their meanings. Lexie the Word Wrangler by Rebecca Van Slyke Everything he stole was replaced with a RHYME! Hammy’s brand new hat was swapped for a cat! Arney’s comfy chair was switched for a bear! Packed with the silliest of rhymes and wordplay, this hilarious interactive tale will have the youngest readers in fits of giggles! But, can YOU solve the mysterious ending?!!Ī word totally transforms if you take away just one letter – without the A, the beast is best and without the W the witch has an itch! A fun, totally irreverent and very clever alphabetic exploration of how letters form words to communicate ideas, with clever, comical illustrations to match. Once upon a time, a thief committed a crime. Homonyms and idioms have never been so much fun! This is just one of author Fred Gwynne’s humorous and educational “play-on-words” stories. The title of this one is a vocabulary lesson in itself! In this funny tale, a young girl envisions the things her daddy has told her about: a king who “rained” for forty years, roads that have “forks,” and a “mole” on his nose. Miss Alaneus and the Vocabulary Disaster by Debra FrasierĪ humorous story about a girl named Sage who gets a little confused about the word “miscellaneous!” Her misunderstanding leads to an embarrassing moment, but with a little help, Sage avoids a disaster at the school Vocabulary Parade! Advanced vocabulary is woven into this funny story, one that has inspired teachers and schools across the globe to add Vocabulary Parades to their annual school event calendars! Jerome is a word lover who collects words of all kinds – “short and sweet” and “two-syllable treats!” This book relays the magic and power of words and the idea that one can love and appreciate words! Readers just might be enticed to become word collectors, too. The following literary treasures are delightful stories that sneak in advanced vocabulary in creative ways! Browse over the following titles and you’re sure to find a few that are just right for your child! RELATED: 11 Brain Activating Word Games for Kidsįor more information about the titles listed below we’ve included links to our favourite online bookstores, where you will find reviews and age recommendations for titles you are unfamiliar with (these are affiliate links). And, of course, we read to them, which not only exposes them to the beauty and power of words, but also allows us to share in the warmth and intimacy of enjoying stories together. From the time they are born, we talk to them and introduce them to the world, identifying everything they see, touch, and do. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a rich and extensive vocabulary. ![]() Inside: A great big list of fabulous picture books about words – fabulous for developing your child’s vocabulary through word play. ![]()
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