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K-3
Illustrated by
Jim Paillot.
Abundant examples, highlighted in a bold font throughout Cleary's uninspired rhyming narrative, reinforce proper usage of the homophones they're, there, and their. Cartoon illustrations drive home the absurdity of the Tuckabee family's vacation, which features stops to see the World's Largest Underwear and the Cheezie Popz factory. A concluding page summarizes the functions of each member of the homophone triplet.