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4-6
Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? series.
Beginning with a general overview of its topic, each text delves into the history and currently active changes of American English. They also go into some finer points, such as the use of emojis as idioms and the evolution of "thee/thou" to "you." "Try it out!" sections encourage active engagement with functions of language. Stock photographs and some charts adorn the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? titles: What Is an Idiom When It's at Home? and Me, Myself, and I.
40 pp.
| TOON
| May, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-943145-17-1$12.95
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K-3
After Annemarie defines compound word for her teacher, the girl imagines interpreting compounds part by part: an eggplant, for instance, would be a plant that grows eggs. Spacious graphic-novel panels invite readers to spend time with each of Brunetti's humorous illustrations. The two words that make each compound are highlighted in different colors, reinforcing the lesson and making it accessible to new readers.
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PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
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PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
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PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
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PS
Alphabet series.
In each slim volume, single sentences featuring words that include the capital and lowercase focal letter alternate with bright, relevant stock photos. Many, but not all, sounds that each letter can make are represented, and a bold font highlights the focal letter. Some sentences feature multi-syllabic words that may challenge brand-new readers but will reward careful decoding. Glos., ind. Review covers these Alphabet titles: Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd.
48 pp.
| Holt/Godwin
| March, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-250-11366-5$18.99
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4-6
Illustrated by
Rafael López.
This Spanish-language edition of Bravo! provides the opportunity to experience Engle's poetic eulogizing of great Latino figures in a more authentic manner. Poems are translated into Spanish with care and lyrical dexterity. López's vibrant portraits of each subject contain abstract visual nods to his or her life themes and work. Biographical notes are appended.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2017
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503819399$17.95
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K-3
Blends series.
Each dull but serviceable easy-reader text repeats a particular blend at least once per spread (e.g., in CR, "I use crayons to make crafts"), providing opportunities for new readers to practice reading the featured letter combination. Bright, relevant photos enliven the spreads. A list of words featuring each blend is appended. Effective if not very enthralling companions to classroom reading lessons. Review covers these Blends titles: Crazy Crayons: The Sound of CR, What Do I Bring?: The Sound of BR, Shoes: the Sound of SH, I Am Glad: The Sound of GL, My Flower Garden: The Sound of FL, and What and Where: The Sound of WH.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2017
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503819405$17.95
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K-3
Blends series.
Each dull but serviceable easy-reader text repeats a particular blend at least once per spread (e.g., in CR, "I use crayons to make crafts"), providing opportunities for new readers to practice reading the featured letter combination. Bright, relevant photos enliven the spreads. A list of words featuring each blend is appended. Effective if not very enthralling companions to classroom reading lessons. Review covers these Blends titles: Crazy Crayons: The Sound of CR, What Do I Bring?: The Sound of BR, Shoes: the Sound of SH, I Am Glad: The Sound of GL, My Flower Garden: The Sound of FL, and What and Where: The Sound of WH.
96 pp.
| Quarto/MoonDance
| April, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-63322-155-0$14.95
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4-6
This rapid-fire overview of language offers numerous tidbits about spoken, written, and recorded language; nonverbal language; and animal communication. Most facts are readily available elsewhere, and while the text repeatedly encourages readers to "find out more," no bibliography or suggested reading list is appended. Colorful section heads and goofy, at-times-illuminating illustrations enliven spreads and encourage browsing. "Word Play" activities are appended. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2017
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503819313$17.95
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K-3
Blends series.
Each dull but serviceable easy-reader text repeats a particular blend at least once per spread (e.g., in CR, "I use crayons to make crafts"), providing opportunities for new readers to practice reading the featured letter combination. Bright, relevant photos enliven the spreads. A list of words featuring each blend is appended. Effective if not very enthralling companions to classroom reading lessons. Review covers these Blends titles: Crazy Crayons: The Sound of CR, What Do I Bring?: The Sound of BR, Shoes: the Sound of SH, I Am Glad: The Sound of GL, My Flower Garden: The Sound of FL, and What and Where: The Sound of WH.
232 pp.
| Scholastic/Graphix
| August, 2017
|
SpanishISBN 978-1-338-11416-4$9.99 New ed. (2016)
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K-3
Translated by Nuria Molinero.
Color by Jose Garibaldi. This is a Spanish edition of the bestselling graphic novel about the crime-fighting canine-human-hybrid (Dog Man). Molinero has done a terrific job of translating Pilkey's text into a popular idiom that young Spanish-speakers will readily understand; the publisher has deftly recreated the lettering and design elements in Spanish. This is a definite go-to for librarians looking for high-interest Spanish titles.
(3)
4-6
Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? series.
Beginning with a general overview of its topic, each text delves into the history and currently active changes of American English. They also go into some finer points, such as the use of emojis as idioms and the evolution of "thee/thou" to "you." "Try it out!" sections encourage active engagement with functions of language. Stock photographs and some charts adorn the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fact Finders: Why Do We Say That? titles: What Is an Idiom When It's at Home? and Me, Myself, and I.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809253$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809314$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809093$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809147$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809208$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809246$17.95
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K-3
Consonants series.
With no preamble beyond its subtitle (e.g., "The Sound of Hard C"), each volume provides a collection of uninspired, loosely connected easy-reader sentences that feature a particular consonant sound: "At the cabin, I wear my cap. / At the cabin, I call my cat." Bright, full-page stock photos add visual appeal to these dull but serviceable literacy-development supplements. Review covers these Consonants titles: Boxes for Max, A Day with George, Malls, The Cabin, Vets, and Wish and Win.
16 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503808355$25.64
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K-3
Playing with Words series.
Each book opens with a brief definition of the focal word type, then provides occasionally substantive but often bland sample sentences with the relevant words called out in bold (e.g., "I take a ride in a plain plane" in Homophones). Bright, relevant stock photos accompany the texts and occasionally aid in decoding. There are six other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list. Review covers the following Playing with Words titles: Cupcakes for My Birthday, I See the Sea, Mom, Pop, and Tot, Doctor by Day, Ninja by Night, In and Out, and Smelly, Stinky Skunk.