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| Up, Up and Away Words and pictures by Ruth Heller |
Up, Up and Away
A Book About Adverbs
Written and illustrated by Ruth Heller
Grosset & Dunlap, 1991, Non-fiction, recommended grades K-3, but can be used at higher levels.
Lexile 480, Reading Level 3.1
Themes:
Language Fun, Educational, Concept
Opening:
"Adverbs work terrifically
when answering specifically . . .
'How?"
"How often?'
'When?'
and 'Where?'
Penguins all dress DECENTLY.
Toe dancers practice FREQUENTLY.
This house was painted RECENTLY . . .and
Small green frogs live THERE."
Synopsis:
There are eight titles in the World of Language Series by Ruth Heller. Up, Up and Away teaches the meaning and uses of adverbs through luscious illustrations and rollicking rhymes.
What I Love:
Ruth Heller's larger-than-life illustrations are colorful and bold, immediately engaging the attention of young readers. Her rhymes are fun to read aloud. Her unique way of introducing children to the mechanics of language makes this book, and the others of its kind, a valuable resource for parents and educators. As I understand it, these books will be of use in teaching CCSS.
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| Read all eight titles in the series covering nouns, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, and adjectives |
Check out all the recommended titles for Perfect Picture Book Friday for September 27, 2013.
Thanks to Susanna Leonard Hill.
I checked and the book was reissued in 1998 and is still in print! That's evidence of it's staying power. Looks like a good teaching tool.
ReplyDeleteYep. A great tool that's fun too! Thanks for checking, Wendy.
DeleteThis is really a unique book! Fun way to learn about adverbs -- especially since we don't use them very much in PBs. Great video.
ReplyDeleteLOL I thought about adding a bonus activity just for writers, showing how we overuse adverbs :)
DeleteI have this book! But I didn't realize there were others in the series. I'm checking them out from our local library today. . .thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have two other books in this series. My son's favorite is the book on interjections!
DeleteWhat a fun way to learn about adverbs! I could have so used a picture book like this back when I taught language remediation to dyslexic kids! Thanks so much for adding this to our list, Joanne :)
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Susanna. I don't know about dyslexia, but I found dozens of home-schoolers online who also recommend these books.
DeleteI like that we are adding non-fiction like this to our list. Great choice, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanna. In my house we love a good story, but my boys have always chosen more non-fiction pbs on their own.
DeleteI love concept books. Thanks for sharing this one. Will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darshana. Let us know what you think.
DeleteWhat a fun book! I like those rhymes! Thanks for sharing this one!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lot of fun - love the bright cover!
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