Synopses & Reviews
What would you do if a bunch of letters jumped right off the page while you were reading a book? Run after them, of course. Join Sue MacDonald as she travels from a railroad station to a sewer to a mountain peak and more, all in an attempt to capture her renegade vowels. Reading a book has never been so interactive!
Jim Tobins clever text—based on a favorite childrens song—is perfectly coupled with Dave Coverlys winning illustrations. Get ready for a madcap adventure starring five very important letters.
Review
Praise for Sue MacDonald Had a Book: “The ink-and-watercolor pictures will hook kids with the adventure scenarios, the warm feelings, and the simple, chanting text, which includes a question-answer refrain. An obvious choice for classroom sharing, this will make an energetic read-aloud in any setting.”—Booklist "The cartoony illustrations and smart verse make for an engaging read-aloud—or sing-along."—Publishers Weekly “This lively grammar-related adventure is a sing-along…done in vivid colors, the ink-and-watercolor illustrations feature high-energy cartoon figures…This educational romp…is a strong choice for classroom and library collections.”—School Library Journal “A fun-filled way to introduce and emphasize vowel sounds, this is particularly well-suited for use in the classroom or for a parent/child sing-along.”—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Youngsters are invited to join Sue MacDonald on a madcap adventure as she attempts to capture her renegade vowels. Tobin's clever text--based on a favorite children's song--is perfectly coupled with Coverly's winning illustrations. Full color.
About the Author
JIM TOBIN is an award-winning biographer and the author of
Ernie Pyles War and
To Conquer the Air. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
DAVE COVERLY is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Speed Bump cartoons appear in more than 200 newspapers, including The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and Parade magazine. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.