Colossal words for kids / written by Colette Hiller and illustrated by Tor Freeman.
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- 9780711278738
- 0711278733
- 9780711278752
- 071127875X
- Colossal words for kids : 75 tremendous words -- neatly defined to stick in the mind
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Boost your child's growing vocabulary with 75 hilariously illustrated poems from Colette Hiller, author of the critically acclaimed kids' poetry book The B on Your Thumb .
Each poem in this funny, funky book teaches a specific important word, as well as its meaning and spelling, in an innovative and accessible format that kids will love. Using rhythm and wordplay , the poems help build a colossal vocabulary, thinking skills and literacy - without kids even noticing! But most of all, this book delights young readers with the joy and silliness of the English language.
Building a colossal vocabulary has never felt so natural, or so much fun! Each word in this collection is defined in a simple rhyme. Using rhythm, humor and logic, each word's meaning is made clear and accessible . Kids will want to try them out straight away: it's a ready-to-use collection! You and your kids will love:
From Ambiguous to Zealous , the words in this book are for 7-to-12-year-olds . It may seem inconceivable for one book to encompass such a wide age span! But in fact, inconceivable - and all the other words in this book - were selected from vocabulary lists intended for older children, so that younger children can challenge themselves and discover a wealth of great new words!
"Boost your child's growing vocabulary with 75 hilariously illustrated poems from Colette Hiller, author of the critically acclaimed kids' poetry book The B on Your Thumb. Each poem in this funny, funky book teaches a specific important word, as well as its meaning and spelling, in an innovative and accessible format that kids will love. Using rhythm and wordplay, the poems help build a colossal vocabulary, thinking skills and literacy - without kids even noticing! But most of all, this book delights young readers with the joy and silliness of the English language."