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Guralnick, Elissa S.
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Janet Stevens.
Short stories build to mnemonic phrases designed to help readers remember the definitions of "weighty words," from aggrandizement to zealot. For example, a circus manager looking for a new act finds ice-skating hippo Cora: "Boy, can that Cora skate!" (coruscate). Some work better than others, but educators will appreciate the approach for visual learners. The cartoon art is uneven in skill. Review covers these titles: The Weighty Word Book and Weighty Words, Too.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Katherine Karcz.
Short stories build to mnemonic phrases designed to help readers remember the definitions of "weighty words," from aggrandizement to zealot. For example, a circus manager looking for a new act finds ice-skating hippo Cora: "Boy, can that Cora skate!" (coruscate). Some work better than others, but educators will appreciate the approach for visual learners. The cartoon art is uneven in skill. Review covers these titles: The Weighty Word Book and Weighty Words, Too.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
2 reviews
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