The Reading Tub

Do You Know The Way To Find An A?

By: Dale Wildman

Summary:

You just never know what the animals will do as you listen to their story and move from letter to letter.

Reader Enjoyment Factors:

The poetry is engaging, using the letters IN words not just highlighting initial sounds adds dimension, complexity, and value to this book.

Content Awareness Factors:

None, really.

Little Kid Reaction

Our preschooler loved this book. The antics were humorous and there were questions to be answered.

Parent Reaction

This is a terrific alphabet book. It may not be the first one you introduce, but it is a must after your child has learned and can recognize their letters.

Type of Book:
This is a poetic alphabet book that draws attention to a letter's use IN a word, just not at the beginning.

Educational Themes:

This one is pretty straightforward: letters and letter sounds. For pre-readers and early readers, there is additional value in learning to recognize the letters in capital and lower-case forms.

Reading Level:
0.0

Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
6 to 8

Recommended Age To Read Together:
2 to 5

Age of child:
Read with 4½-year-old child.

Purchase Recommendation:
Buy! The format is such that it offers complexity that will be valuable to pre-readers, early readers, and even those struggling with reading. At 2.99 it's a STEAL!

Title	Do You Know the Way to Find an A?
Author	Dale Wildman
Publisher	Journey Stone Creations, LLC © 2006
Illustrators	Peter Sisung
ISBN	1599580020
Material	Hard Cover
Cost	$2.99
Genres	Poetry