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1) P is for pterodactyl: the worst alphabet book ever ; all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce

Author

Haldar, Raj

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...

2) Chips and cheese and Nana's knees: what is alliteration?

Author

Cleary, Brian P

Series

Words are categorical

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Uses rhyming to teach alliteration.

3) Quick quackers

Author

Wiseman, Bernard

Pub. Date

c1979

Description

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A communication gap exists between three ducks and a baby parrot who has trouble pronouncing the letter "r".

4) The big book of beastly mispronunciations: the complete opinionated guide for the careful speaker

Author

Elster, Charles Harrington

Pub. Date

1999

Description

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Presents an alphabetically arranged list of over one thousand commonly mispronounced words, each with a guide to how the author believes the word should be pronounced and a brief essay supporting his position.

5) Pronouncing American English: sounds, stress, and intonation

Author

Orion, Gertrude F

Pub. Date

c2012

6) NBC Handbook of Pronunciation

Author

Ehrlich, Eugene H. frey50

Pub. Date

c1984

7) Four freckled frogs: a book about consonants

Author

Thomson, Ruth

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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A phonics-based book which teaches children about consonants.

8) Blip's shopping list: learn letter blends with Blip

Author

Body, Wendy

Series

QEB fun with phonics

Pub. Date

2006

Description

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Designed to help children recognize common letter sounds and blends, this book lists the objects Blip needs to buy, such as a crown, a drum, fruit, and flowers.

9) Easy pronunciation

Pub. Date

2005

Description

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For anyone who wants to improve their American English pronunciation.

10) Ten tiny teddies: an alphabet book

Author

Thomson, Ruth

Series

Adventures in literacy
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Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Enjoying sounds and spotting objects, children experience the world of words.

11) First little readers: guided reading level A

Author

Schecter, Deborah

Series

First little readers

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

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Contains twenty book titles for early readers in prekindergarten to second grade, correlated with Guided Reading Level A, and includes a parent guide with tips on helping children learn to read.

12) You say tomato: an amusing and irreverent guide to the most often mispronounced words in the English language

Author

Jackson, R. W

Pub. Date

c2005

Description

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Ever wonder if "vase" is pronounced VASE or VAHZ? If "Pulitzer" is PYOO-lit-zer or PULL-it-ser? If "niche" is NITCH or NEESH? Whether you're an articulation stickler or (like the rest of us) insecure with pronunciation, R. W. Jackson's "You Say Tomato" is sure to tickle and inform. With subtle, acerbic repartee, Jackson has created a diabolically funny dictionary of words that, as he gleefully points out, even our highest officials grapple with. Are...

13) First little readers: Guided reading level B

Author

Charlesworth, Liza

Series

First little readers

Pub. Date

2010

Description

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Contains titles for early readers in prekindergarten to second grade, correlated with Guided Reading Level B, and includes a parent guide with tips on helping children learn to read.

14) English for the Real World

Pub. Date

p2003

Formats

Audio Cassette, CD

Description

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Provides instruction for intermediate and advanced ESL students on everyday English in a variety of settings, including an introduction to common English idioms.

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1) P is for pterodactyl: the worst alphabet book ever ; all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce

2) Chips and cheese and Nana's knees: what is alliteration?

3) Quick quackers

4) The big book of beastly mispronunciations: the complete opinionated guide for the careful speaker

5) Pronouncing American English: sounds, stress, and intonation

6) NBC Handbook of Pronunciation

7) Four freckled frogs: a book about consonants

8) Blip's shopping list: learn letter blends with Blip

9) Easy pronunciation

10) Ten tiny teddies: an alphabet book

11) First little readers: guided reading level A

12) You say tomato: an amusing and irreverent guide to the most often mispronounced words in the English language

13) First little readers: Guided reading level B

14) English for the Real World