"Great! When I count to three,
GO and GET
something that begins with the letter
F!
One ... two ... three!
ZIP! ZAP! ZOOM!
Back already? That was fast!
Let's see what you found."
That is the premise for this terrific new book by a veteran pair of collaborators. Jack, Jill and Rex (a dog) are taxed with finding something that starts with a given letter of the alphabet. Jack and Jill follow the rules to the 'letter'; Rex, who has a grand love for ducks, is always able to explain why a duck is his go-to answer for each letter provided.
The game continues. Kids will absolutely love the search results. With each new letter, the resulting text becomes wordier and more descriptive.
"a MOUSE!
And the way she's making a meal of
that Muenster, she must be hungry!
Mouse does indeed begin with the
letter M!"
The surprise ending is perfect. Asked to find something that begins with D is certain to lead readers to expect that Rex is sure to return with a duck. Rex, as with every other search, has a perfect explanation (WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!) for the choice he makes. The final spread is a culmination for this apt lesson in the sounds that letters make.
Mike Wohnoutka's artwork is familiar and exactly right for bringing meaning to the text and providing all that young readers need to make this experience the best it can be.
When you are looking for books that insert phonics into learning to read in a meaningful way, this is exactly what your kids need. It holds their attention, it is full of energy and enjoyment, it is creative, and it will definitely encourage them to take what they have learned here and try it for themselves.
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