A little boy explains to Mama Slug how to teach Little Slug to read. Here are a few of his reading rules: Attach labels to Little Slug’s favorite things; Read out loud to him; Point out words that repeat; Sound out words; Make a vocabulary list; Be patient! And, of course, it helps if Little Slug can see the book, so prop it up and set him on a rock! David Slonim’s hilarious acrylic and charcoal illustrations and Susan Pearson’s witty text show that reading can be fun!
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K-Gr 2 This charming and funny manual is also informative for older siblings or parents who are beginning the teaching process themselves. The bits of advice include: Attach labels to Little Slug s favorite things, Read out loud to him, Point out words that repeat, Sound out words, Make a vocabulary list, and Be patient. Everything is made amusing by adding the slug perspective ( underline favorite words in slug slime ). Presented in a combination of bold text and speech bubbles, Pearson s text is simple and appealing. Illustrations are cartoonish with plenty of bug appeal, humor, and a scintilla of grossness. Beyond its cleverness, this is a terrific bookfomercial for READING. The final pages share some of the joys to be found in books in an unpreachy way. And that is no small achievement. --School Library Journal, May, 2011
Gr K-3 Pearson is a slug intimate, having previously charted the course of two Slugs in Love (illustrated by Kevin O'Malley, 2006), so who better to explain, exactly, the best way to teach a slug to read? It is really quite elementary, starting with opening the book (make sure it has slug characters), read it to the slug, point out repeating words, help sound them out, get a vocabulary list going, underline favorite words and, you bet, [r]ead your slug s favorite poems to him as many times as he wants. Read him other books too! This slug s favorite is Mother Slug s book of poetry, with such old gems as Mary had a little slug, / His skin was smooth as silk and Whatever can the matter be? / Sally Slug has climbed a tree and Sweet Sammy Slug / Slides through the town. Slonim s upbeat illustrations give readers a sense that they are there with the slugs, flipping the pages, while the interjections from the slugs Sl-uh-uh-g! Hey, I can read SLUG! convey, with a light hand, the joys of reading. And though it isn t cricket to diminish a slug s capabilities, readers can t help but feel that if a slug is up to the task, well then, maybe someone else in the room is, too. --Kirkus January 15, 2011
Gr K-3 Pearson is a slug intimate, having previously charted the course of two Slugs in Love (illustrated by Kevin O'Malley, 2006), so who better to explain, exactly, the best way to teach a slug to read? It is really quite elementary, starting with opening the book (make sure it has slug characters), read it to the slug, point out repeating words, help sound them out, get a vocabulary list going, underline favorite words and, you bet, [r]ead your slug s favorite poems to him as many times as he wants. Read him other books too! This slug s favorite is Mother Slug s book of poetry, with such old gems as Mary had a little slug, / His skin was smooth as silk and Whatever can the matter be? / Sally Slug has climbed a tree and Sweet Sammy Slug / Slides through the town. Slonim s upbeat illustrations give readers a sense that they are there with the slugs, flipping the pages, while the interjections from the slugs Sl-uh-uh-g! Hey, I can read SLUG! convey, with a light hand, the joys of reading. And though it isn t cricket to diminish a slug s capabilities, readers can t help but feel that if a slug is up to the task, well then, maybe someone else in the room is, too. --Kirkus January 15, 2011
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A little boy explains to Mama Slug how to teach Little Slug to read. Here are a few of his reading rules: Attach labels to Little Slug’s favorite things; Read out loud to him; Point out words that repeat; Sound out words; Make a vocabulary list; Be patient! And, of course, it helps if Little Slug can see the book, so prop it up and set him on a rock! David Slonim’s hilarious acrylic and charcoal illustrations and Susan Pearson’s witty text show that reading can be fun!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"How to Teach a Slug to Read" is a perfect blend of engaging illustrations and lighthearted story. But the real secret to this book is that it teaches the reader (parent, grandparent, sitter...) some basics on how to teach children to read. Both my preschooler and my first grader love this book and they "get" some of the jokes that the illustrator included (the book pays homage to some classic picture books like "Where the Wild Things Are"). Little slug is the perfect ambassador to introduce the joy of reading on your own.
I love the enthusiasm that the slugs bring to the story. They make reading sound like an exciting adventure. And it is. Highly recommended for ages 5-7.
I love the enthusiasm that the slugs bring to the story. They make reading sound like an exciting adventure. And it is. Highly recommended for ages 5-7.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed reading this picture book. It is entertaining even for adults because of all of the books that are referenced with funny titles involving slugs and bugs. Parents should have fun reading them to their children. Also, this book is helpful for adults because it sneaks in tips for teaching kids how to read. Kids who are learning to read will relate to the main slug character. They will also be able to read some of the words in the stories that appear within the main story. Plus, it is about slugs, and that is just funny! Some of the pictures could get a little confusing for kids because it can be difficult for them to see which parts are the story and which parts are the books within the story, but parents can help them along. Overall a very cute book.
Format:Kindle Edition
the book never downloaded so i have to refund it. i was very unset because i was looking forward to reading it to my daughter
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4.0 out of 5 stars
To read
Good for pre school age children. The price is great for a large, colorful and nicely illustrated book.
Good reading tips.
Good reading tips.
Published 4 months ago by Mystery Enthusiast
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Published 5 months ago by Rezensent
5.0 out of 5 stars
love a slug
this book was colorful and enjoyable. I am looking forward to reading it to my grandchildren. the illustrations were fun and whimsical and went so well with the text
Published 14 months ago by joyfulone
