Words by Katherine Davis-Gibbon
- Mrs. Makes Reading Fun
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Illustrated by Anne Berry
A lovely little story, all about the power of words.
I really liked how the illustrations were charming, yet realistic. The people throughout are diverse, and there are many different relatable activities shown.
The words in bubble letters really 'pop' off the pages, and help express the message on each page. The bright colours are really engaging for young readers.
I like the teachable messages throughout- our words can hurt, or our words can heal, or sometimes we make mistakes with our words. I really appreciated that our words- in MANY forms- are represented. Not just the typical "mean words" that are often taught about in children's books, but all kinds. I can see this being a great tool in a classroom, to spark a discussion or accompany a lesson all about words/friendship/etc.
Synopsis: “A multicultural group of children discover a park where everyone's words come to life―and look and behave a lot like kids. Some words are kinder and more inviting, while others are pushy or prickly or odd. Not every word makes the best first impression, but as they play and share adventures, the children connect more deeply with language. They learn that words have superpowers and grow to love them for their quirks. They see that words make excellent friends, who magically appear just as they're needed and perfectly mirror how kids feel. The more these children bond with language, the more they tap into their inner voice―and as they dare to give it expression, they gain more respect for the power of words.”
Thank you to Riverlet Press and The Children's Book Review and the author for our gifted copy.
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