Onomatopoeia

Have a Hoot with WORD PLAY in “Little Hoot”

Title:  Little Hoot Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator:  Jen Corace Publisher: Chronicle Books Year:  2007 Word Count: 364 If you’re looking for a cute bedtime book with a twist, Little Hoot is perfect. This adorable story turns the tables on traditional bedtime books where children do anything and everything in their power to buy a… Read more »

WORD PLAY in “Harold Finds a Voice”

Title:  Harold Finds a Voice Author/Illustrator:  Courtney Dicmas Publisher:  Child’s Play Inc. Year:  2013 Word Count:  300 (estimate)     Last year I came across this great list of 100 Character Driven Picture Books.   I have been steadily making my way through the list with plenty of trips to the local library ever since…. Read more »