Words Are Magic! (Step Into Reading: Step 1 Ready to Read)
by Zaila Avant-Garde (Author) Felicia Whaley (Illustrator)
Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde shares her love of words with new readers in this level 1 Step Into Reading book.
Words are magic! Have you heard? Pick a letter. Make a word!
New readers will find joyful encouragement in this level 1 easy reader that sings out about the magic of words. Encouraging kids to mix words, match words, shout and rap words, Scripps National Spelling champ Zaila Avante-garde takes readers along on a noisy and boisterous celebration of letters, sounds, and reading. It's the perfect first step for new readers, full of fun and energy, from one of America's most exciting and unique young voices.
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Also available by Zaila Avant-garde:
Words of Wonder from Z to A
It's Not Bragging If It's True
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School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1--"Words are magic! Have you heard? Pick a letter. Make a word!" This rhythmic writing that opens the book continues throughout its pages and illustrates various applications and the possible manipulations of words. "Draw them! Paint them! Touch them! Trace them!" The illustrations vividly portray a girl with brown skin doing activities aligned with the textual description, like painting the words "paint them" or tracing the words "trace them." With bright colors and a childlike charm, artwork will inspire kids and help them enjoy creating their own. Avant-garde is the winner of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. This book is sure to entertain and educate families and other library patrons. VERDICT A valuable addition to any library's collection, and a great first purchase.--Kirsten Caldwell
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JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV009080 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Words
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