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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