Arthur's Really Helpful Word Book [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 1997

Marc Brown's beloved, bespectacled Arthur, a storybook favorite among primary graders for more than twenty years, is now a hero to the millions of preschoolers who watch his daily show on PBS television. To reach this younger audience, Marc Brown has pulled out all the stops and created a word book that truly lives up to its name--it's really helpful! In this big, exciting book Marc Brown has pictured and labled more than 1,000 everyday words in environments ranging from the zoo to Mom's office. And, as a bonus not found in any other word book, each page makes learning a playful game by exploring the imagination and reinforcing early-learning concepts in a fun way. Here's a book that grows with the child from toddler to first grade--use it first to help develop a baby's spoken vocabulary and later to teach counting, colors, the alphabet, opposites, shapes, and other basics. When "back to school" rolls around this year, Arthur, his sister D.W., and their friends and family are ready to make it more fun than ever!  

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Arthur the aardvark and his friends are back again, this time to expand young readers' vocabularies. Marc Brown's really truly helpful word book--reminiscent of Richard Scarry's work--is chock full of labeled objects, from tea kettle to tuna fish to circuit breaker to rock star. A brief paragraph introduces each page, leaving readers free to peruse the lively pictures and words at their leisure. The very young child will use the book to learn the names of things, while children a bit older will develop and hone their new reading skills. Different settings--school, Daddy's kitchen, the beach in summer--allow readers to see learning opportunities in their everyday lives. Arthur's popularity and TV-star status among youngsters will inspire them to read on! Full of motion, color, and life, this book will be an automatic favorite. (Ages 2 and older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1. Arthur, his friends, and his family present thematically arranged words to pique the interest of youngsters and engage them in vocabulary-building and object-identification activities. Arranged in single- and double-page categories?house, school, zoo, supermarket, storyland, etc.?the busy pages, done in the style of Richard Scarry's work, are chock-full of spare text and labeled illustrations. In addition, each page has borders with even more small, identified drawings related to the theme, resulting in hundreds of words accessible to young children. Cover-to-cover fun.?Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NE
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 14, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679887350
• ASIN: B0001PBYU4
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Endless entertainment and learning!, November 10, 1999

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Connie (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur's Really Helpful Word Book (Hardcover)

My one year old LOVES this book. I'm sure it's ideal for older children just learning to read, but she really enjoys pointing to things and having me name them for her. Every object and animal you can think of is pictured in the book. There is not really a story, but each page has a "theme" and related pictures and words. We love it! And she is constantly learning new words as a result.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is my daughter's favorite book, August 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur's Really Helpful Wordbook (Hardcover)

This book holds the attention of my 1 1/2 yr old for a half hour or more! Do I really need to say any more? She loves to point to the pictures and have me read the names. The best thing about the book is that I expect to use it for a few years. As she grows, the book has more to offer - ABC's, 123's, puzzles and plenty to spark the imagination.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for preschoolers, July 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur's Really Helpful Word Book (Hardcover)

My daughter loves to point at the pictures and say the words that goes with them. The words are put into familiar settings (home, grocery store etc.) She learns new words and enjoys recognizing the ones she already knows.