Double-Talk: Word Sense and Nonsense: Word Sense and Nonsense

by Zora & David Aiken

Overview

Double-Talk: Word Sense & Nonsense invites children to explore homophones and shows them that words can be fun. Pairs of deliberately ambiguous words are presented in rhyming verse and illustrations across thirteen double-page spreads. On each spread, the words may sound the same, but they are used to describe two very different images. Readers must study the art to see how the words relate to the pictures. Serious or silly? Sense or nonsense? Either way, the readers will learn to study words more carefully. With the simple surprises spelled out in the illustrations, the "I-get-it!" smile grows into a full-body giggle. This laughter-inducing book is ideal for young readers and the adults that love them. Picture book–ages 0-6.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764339622
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	02/06/2012
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 6 Years

About the Author

David and Zora Aiken have collaborated on eight books, including three for children. They live on a sailboat and meander along coastal and inland waterways gathering material for their work.

Editorial Reviews

Is a cat tail a fluffy feline appendage, or a tall plant with a rounded top? Is a bookworm a slithering creature, or just someone who loves to read? These and many more words with double meanings are playfully demonstrated through rhyme and pictures in Double-Talk.

Kids love word play, and they will appreciate the light-hearted touch of whimsey featured in this delightful book. And once they’ve read through the author’s word choices, they’re encouraged to discover some of their own. This would be an enjoyable read for any child with an active imagination.

Reviewer: Alice Berger, Bergers Book Reviews, July 19, 2012

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