Teachers can use "The King Who Rained" to introduce students to idioms and figurative language in a fun and engaging way. After reading, students can create their own playful interpretations of phrases, fostering creativity and deeper understanding of language.
pickThis is a whimsical exploration of language and wordplay that delights young readers. Through clever illustrations and humorous scenarios, the book creatively plays with idioms and expressions, making it both entertaining and educational. Gwynne's unique approach encourages children to think about language in a fun way. It's a fantastic resource for fostering creativity and sparking discussions about the meanings of words.
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The Other Black Cod
pickI'm not normally a big fan of epistolary novels, but I enjoyed this much more than I anticipated, on a very visceral level. I actually found myself getting angry on behalf of Ella and her friends and family. I don't think a work of fiction has ever done that me.
So aside from those works by my favourite authors, what were my favourite reads of this first half of 2024? Observe! I call this the 'I had fun' category.
My daughter took this pic in our front yard - happy little pollinator!
And I love this book by William Steig - sentences in letters 🩷
pickAbsurd and disturbing and fascinating all together.
I mean, anything so centred on words, language is a good bet for me to love, and this is indeed as of now, a 2024 favourite.
To start with such a fanciful promise and then follow it to what history grimly indicates is the next step and then... 1/?
