Three Delightful New Picture Books
Friday, September 4th, 2009Alfalfabet A to Z The Wonderful Words from Agriculture
written by Carol Watterson, illustrated by Michela Sorrentino
Published by British Columbia Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
This home gown alphabet book offers an amazing bounty of fresh, delicious and nutritious treats for young readers. Great for children who are learning the alphabet, Alfalfabet A to Z also offers all sorts of valuable information for older children, their parents and teachers. A perfect accompaniment to your next farm, orchard or veggie store visit.
Guess Again written by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Adam Rex
Published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Phonemic awareness is a key to early reading success for young children. It is the understanding that words are made up of sounds and the ability to pick out and manipulate those sounds. When we read rhyming books to young children, we help to develop their phonemic awareness.
Guess Again is nothing at all like a “typical’ rhyming book – there are far too many surprises in store – especially if you listen carefully to the clues. Really good fun!
Violet
Written by Tania Duprey Stehlik, illustrated by Vanja Vuleta Jovanovic
Published by Second Story Press
When Violet attends her first day at a new school, she meets red, yellow and blue children but she doesn’t see any purple children. Upon returning home, her mother explains, “I am red and daddy is blue and you, my beauty, are a bit of us both.” Together, they play with paints and discover that many beautiful colours are created through mixing. Simply told, Violet is a lovely story that reminds us of the richness and splendor of a diverse community.
