Frank And His Funky Farts: Read Aloud Books, Books for Early Readers, Making Alliteration Fun! (Alliteration Series)
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What’s inside...
Frank eats lots of fibre-filled fruits and has some ferocious farts! This story is a fun read for children as it takes the use of alliteration to help readers in sounding out the letter F.Filled with charming, vibrant illustrations and playful text. Fans of the Alliteration series and Nicky Gamer-Jones, Charlie's Cheeky Chickens and Archie's Awful Apples will love this adventure with Frank. An easy to follow storyline, fun illustrations, and likeable characters. - A fun read-aloud for families and elementary story time.- Books for kids ages 4-8.- Books for early and emergent readers.
Why read this book
- Engages young readers with playful alliteration and humor.
- Promotes early literacy skills in an enjoyable manner.
- Supports language development through repetitive sounds.
- Encourages laughter and joy in reading together.
Discussion points
What are some words that start with the same letter as 'Frank' and 'Funky'? Can you think of a funny sentence using those words?
How did the alliteration in the story make the reading experience more fun for you?
Why do you think Frank’s farts are described as 'funky'? What do you imagine they might smell like?
Can you create your own character with a special, silly trait like Frank? What would you name them?
How did you feel when others reacted to Frank’s farts, and what would you do if you were in his place?
Tip: Role play these questions
Highlight the alliteration used in the story and discuss its effect. This helps children understand the literary device and its role in making reading enjoyable.
Encourage your child to invent additional playful examples of alliteration using their own name or favorite words, fostering creativity and vocabulary enhancement.
Discuss the reactions of other characters to Frank’s farts to explore themes of acceptance and humor in social situations.
Use Frank's experience to talk about natural bodily functions in a light-hearted, non-judgmental way, promoting comfort in discussing a range of topics.
Be expressive while reading aloud, using different voices for characters and emphasizing the alliterative parts to make the reading session dynamic and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing uniqueness
Explanation: Frank's unique ability to create funky farts is initially a source of embarrassment, but eventually, it becomes a celebrated part of who he is.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace their unique traits, understanding that differences make each person special and valuable.
Example Lesson: Importance of acceptance
Explanation: The characters in the book learn to accept Frank along with his funky farts, teaching readers about inclusivity and acceptance of others despite differences.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be accepting of others around them, promoting a more inclusive and supportive community.
Example Lesson: Creativity and fun with language
Explanation: The use of alliteration throughout the book makes reading engaging and fun, demonstrating creative ways to play with language.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore language more deeply in their own speaking and writing, enhancing their literacy skills.
Example Lesson: Overcoming shyness
Explanation: Frank’s journey from being shy and embarrassed to accepting and owning his uniqueness encourages self-confidence.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to overcoming their own fears and anxieties, learning to be confident in their abilities and characteristics.