Picture Dictionary (Letterland) (Letterland S.) - Softcover

Carlisle, Richard; Wendon, Lyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0003034771 ISBN 13: 9780003034776

Publisher: Letterland, 2000

Synopsis

Bouncy Ben, Munching Mike and all the other Letterland characters introduce over 400 high-usage words in this colourful Picture Dictionary. Every time you open this book you’ll discover something new, because Letterland makes learning fun!

Every letter has a useful ‘Find the word’ list with the starting sound of each word highlighted. With each letter there are suggested activites that encourage young children to interact with the page. Look for the Wicked Water Witch on her way to work on water-skis. What a way to travel!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Hundreds of thousands of children in schools throughout the country have discovered reading and writing through Letterland. In this fantasy world alphabet characters come to life and make learning to read and write fun.

Building children's early vocabulary is an important part of learning to read. In this colourful 'Picture Dictionary', Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben and all the other Letterland characters introduce over 400 key words. On each page there are words to find and activities designed to stimulate the young reader's imagination – the more you look, the more you will find to talk about!

About the Author:

Lyn Wendon is the originator of the pictogram system on which Letterland is based. This system is widely used in schools for teaching children the secrets of reading and spelling.

Lyn was born in a school and has never lost her love of working with children. She has a degree in Languages from Wellesley College, Massachusetts.

She is well-known as a reading specialist and lectures to schools and teachers throughout the country.

About this edition

• Publisher: Letterland
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0003034771
• ISBN 13: 9780003034776
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48