SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Birds Can Fly and a Fly Goes Buzz!: Tricky, Sticky Words

by Stephen O'Connor
9781632907950. ea vol: illus. by Annabel Tempest. 24p. (Read, Sing, Learn: Homophones!). further reading. glossary. w/CD. Cantata Learning. Sept. 2017. lib. ed. $33.99.
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PreS-Gr 1—Homophones and homonyms are delightfully challenging, as this simple series attests. The refrain "Words can be tricky, words can be sticky" is repeated throughout this musical, rhyming set. A note to parents and teachers begins each title, explaining why daily reading and singing is vital to young learners. Three titles feature homonyms, while An Exciting Tale and an Animal's Tail focuses solely on homophones. Clear and colorful illustrations and upbeat lyrics keep the texts from getting clunky. The rhymes will grow on young listeners as they follow along and understand the distinctions between words that sound the same but have different meanings.
VERDICT Strongly consider for collections that need to update existing titles on homonyms and homophones.
Reviewed by Staff , Nov 01, 2017

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