Icy Irene’s Adventure In An Igloo: Making Alliteration Fun For All Types.
Alliteration Series
What’s inside...
Icy Irene has some new ideas for her Indigo Ice-cream and she just itches to serve it to Iggy in her Igloo. This book uses alliteration to help children sound out the letter 'I', featuring vibrant illustrations and playful text. It's a fun read for fans of the Alliteration series, and similar books like Nicky Gamer-Jones, Charlie's Cheeky Chickens, and Ellie and her Emerald Elephants. The book has an easy to follow storyline, enjoyable illustrations, and likeable characters, making it a great read-aloud choice for families and elementary story time. It is ideal for kids aged 4-8 and early or emergent readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you notice that were repeated at the beginning of words in the story? Can you think of other words that start with the same sound?
How did Icy Irene feel during her adventure? Have you ever felt the same way?
What was the most exciting part of the igloo adventure for you? Why?
How did the characters in the story help each other? Can you think of a time when you helped someone or someone helped you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, introduce the concept of alliteration to your child and explain how it adds fun and rhythm to stories.
Encourage your child to listen for words that start with the same sound as you read through the story together.
Ask your child to use their imagination to think of other adventures Icy Irene could go on and what challenges she might face.
Discuss the feelings and actions of the characters to help your child connect emotionally and enhance their understanding of empathy.
After reading, engage in a creative activity, like drawing scenes from the book or creating their own alliterative sentences, to reinforce language skills and concepts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The beauty of linguistic play
Explanation: Through the constant use of alliteration, the book demonstrates how playing with language can enhance creativity and make reading fun.
Real-World Application: Children can try to create their own alliterations, improving their vocabulary and phonetic awareness, which are foundational skills in early literacy development.
Example Lesson: Cooperation and teamwork
Explanation: Icy Irene and her friends work together to build an igloo, showcasing how collaboration leads to achieving common goals.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of working together in group activities at school or during play, fostering social skills and collective problem-solving.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving and resilience
Explanation: When challenges arise during the igloo building, Irene and her friends find creative solutions, demonstrating resilience and perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own challenges with a positive attitude and to think creatively to overcome obstacles, whether in their academic or personal lives.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for diverse cultures
Explanation: While the story is set in an igloo, it introduces elements of Inuit culture, giving children a glimpse into a different way of life.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to learn more about different cultures, promoting inclusivity and broadening their worldviews.