Concrete poems aren’t meant to be read aloud; instead, they’re meant to be looked at and laughed at together. The arrangement of words and letters forms surprising shapes and patterns, sparking curiosity and creativity.
Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance and his eccentricity. As a child, he taught himself to read and skipped several grades before landing at Harvard (after a brief stint in the army). Then he built a name for himself as a popular book illustrator.
Introducing a new, visually engaging way of presenting grammar. Appealing to the senses and the emotions with colour, texture, humour and drama, this book seeks to make the subject of grammar not only more intelligible to more people, but more memorable.
Living with the use of one's eyes can make imagining blindness difficult, but this innovative title invites readers to imagine living without sight through remarkable illustrations done with raised lines and descriptions of colors based on imagery. Thomas can't see colors, but he can hear them and smell them and touch them and taste them. Now you can try to see the world the way Thomas sees it. Raised line drawings and Braille letters are included as an introduction for sighted readers.
Why is a horse called a horse and not a giraffe or a flapdoodle? Why did Plato go from being called Aristocles, after his grandfather, to being called Plato, which means muscleman? Where do any names come from? In this delightful book, readers young and old will explore with Plato and ponder why anything or anyone has a name at all. Do readers know where their own name comes from?
Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it.
Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
Old Major, Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball, Boxer, and all the creatures of Animal Farm come to life in this newly envisaged classic. From his individual brushstrokes to the freedom of his page design, this author's adaptation seamlessly moves between satire and fable and will appeal to all ages, just as Orwell intended.
Written in her unique prose style, Gertrude Stein's The World is Round chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Rose - a whimsical tale that delights in wordplay and sound while exploring the ideas of personal identity and individuality.
What kind of poetry best captures special moments, at a length that lets guys get right back to tree-climbing and kite-flying? Why, guyku, of course! The wind and I play tug-of-war with my new kite. The wind is winning
Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sigh Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses.
How the Cree people lost their language and got it back The story of the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language – Cree – he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again.
A humorous look at language shows readers how to turn homonyms, homographs, and idioms into jokes and riddles and features comic drawings.
Two prankster best friends try to convince their teacher to let them sit together by writing a persuasive essay in this picture book filled with laughter and helpful writing tips. Samir and Jack are in the doghouse after an incident involving a whoopee cushion and an unflattering drawing of the principal. When Miss Doover changes their seats, they decide to write a persuasive essay as a way to convince her to reunite them!
What if you could transform a child’s imagination into beautiful poetry? It’s not just a poetry book; it’s a creative writing adventure that encourages kids to explore their imaginations and emotions. This educational gem is filled with simple yet captivating Tanka poems on themes like seasons, animals, clothing, food, and nature. Each chapter provides charming examples inspired by elementary students, making it a relatable and engaging experience for young readers.
Children will love the art of reading and writing Japanese poetry. This delightful book not only teaches kids the beautiful art of Japanese poetry but also inspires their creativity and imagination.
