Book details
Take Away the A
Description
Take Away the A is a fun, imaginative romp through the alphabet. The idea behind the book is that within every language there are words that change and become a different word through the simple subtraction of a single letter. In other words, without the "A," the Beast is Best. Or, without the "M," a chomp becomes a chopthough it could be that this particular play on words didn't even make it into the book, there are so many! We certainly don't want to give too much away. . . . Now, take a look and find some more! Discovering all of the words in the book is a lot of fun, and then there's the wild, exciting adventure that follows, of trying to find more!Michaël Escoffier was born in France in 1970. Raised by a family of triceratops, he discovered his passion for writing and telling stories at a young age. He lives in Lyon, France, with his wife and two children.Kris Di Giacomo is a popular children's book illustrator who has lived in France for most of her life. After living in the United States for a while, she moved to France, where teaching English to young children and discovering French picture books were the triggers that led her into illustration. This is her fourth book to be published with Enchanted Lion Books.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- Enhances Vocabulary: 'Take Away the A' cleverly demonstrates how removing a single letter can change the meaning of a word, which can help readers, especially children, understand the flexibility and complexity of language while expanding their vocabulary.
- Promotes Phonemic Awareness: The book is an excellent resource for teaching phonemic awareness, an essential skill in early reading development, as it plays with phonemes (the smallest units of sound) to alter words in fun and memorable ways.
- Encourages Creativity: Michaël Escoffier's playful approach to altering words by removing the letter 'A' inspires creativity in readers. It encourages them to think about language in a new light and to play with words on their own, fostering a love for wordplay and creative thinking.
- Engaging Illustrations: The book is filled with whimsical and engaging illustrations by Kris Di Giacomo that not only complement the text but also add a visual storytelling element that can captivate readers of all ages, making the reading experience more enjoyable and memorable.