Listen. What do you hear? Is it a loud, clanging sound? Is it soft and melodic? This cute, informative book teaches young readers all about their sense of hearing! What is hearing? How do we use it? Helpful examples encourage readers to tap into their own senses. Bright photographs bring the information to life.
April 1, 2024
PreS-Gr 1-The body science behind physical experiences and sensations are explored in this series. Simple, clear sentences (one to two per page), large type, and plenty of white space permit easy, comfortable reading. Short and long vowel sounds and frequent sight words will help readers build skills. Onomatopoeic words-"Cheep!", "Splash!", e.g.-are used to stimulate interest and to help children understand language can be used to replicate everyday experiences. Individually or in groups, diverse youngsters demonstrate different activities in high-quality full-page photos that correspond well to the text. Each title concludes with a statement about the pertinent sense: "There are so many things to ___!" (see, hear, touch/feel, smell, taste), but there are no follow-up activities or questions for students to check or extend their understanding. VERDICT This very basic series is recommended for preschools and early-reader areas in public libraries.
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