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~ Michael Kline (Author) "All of us at the WORDPLAY CAFÉ want to welcome you..." (more)
Key Phrases: more players, Lets Cook, Noodle Book, Single-Serving Syllable Silliness (more...)
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This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. "Wordplay Cafe" is so imaginative that kids and adults will be laughing together before they even begin a word game! Kline has added his trademark 'Pundits', a combination of art and word games for kids that encourage both visual and auditory thinkers. "Wordplay Cafe" is a serious vocabulary builder in disguise, but kids will see it as silly fun of the most wholesome kind.


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Written and Illustrated by Michael Kline

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Williamson Books (July 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0824967534
  • ISBN-13: 978-0824967536
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #278,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the entire family, October 30, 2005
Kline has a wonderful sense of humour that can be appreciated by any age group. He really challenges kids (and adults) to look at language in a different way - the fun way! The book reads like a rollercoaster ride...or maybe a better analogy would pinball machine: it bounces off topics and tangents in a delightfully free-wheeling manner. Not for ADD kids, this book is meant for children who are willing to engage with subject matter for a wonderful reward. Kline's book belongs in the category of "children's books" the way that Bloom County belonged in the same comics section of the paper with Funky Winkerbean and Family Circus. This book truly works best when the whole family joins in on the fun. The activities are perfect for getting fun discussions going between children and adults. A highly recommended read for anyone (at any age) who wants to re-discover language and have fun along the way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Blue Plate Special for Educators, October 18, 2005
This book is a must for educators or anyone wanting to increase the language-oriented thinking of young people in grades third through middle school. High school students would love it too, but they might not admit it! The thinking skills which can be achieved through a wide variety of quick to implement activities are endless using Wordplay Cafe as a guide. The best part is that author/illustrator, Michael Kline, gives one the license to "tweek" the puzzles and games to suit a wide-range of learners including this reader/educator.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Wordplay Here!, October 12, 2005
~ THE WORDPLAY CAFE, BY MICHAEL KLINE (REVIEW)

This book is lush. Lush with wordplay. Lush with illustrations. The publisher, Williamson Books, put a lot of care and a lot of coin into this wonderful, refreshing splash of word games for children. Adults will love it, too. Such a presentation is the stuff wordplay dreams are made of! It reflects the high energy, creativity, and fun that author/illustrator Michael Kline put into it. The book begins with the "basic rules for the Wordplay Café." Then it discusses recipes for word games, each of which includes a short description of how to prepare the word game and a list of ingredients. There are many word games, each using a different form or approach to wordplay. Word Ways readers will be delighted to see the bouncy way the book casts a new, bright light on many familiar logological forms. Word Square Snack, Acrostic Appetizers, Palindrome Potluck-let's look for a moment at that last one. It begins with a definition of palindrome, and it includes several clear, basic examples, such as "A Toyota," "Tod sees Dot," " Step on no pets," and others. Then it suggests looking through the newspaper for palindromes, beginning with simple ones, such as "mom" and "pop." And then it shows the Recipe, which "serves 2 players," and it lists the ingredients. A section called Brain Candy gives the etymology and history of palindromes (Sotades is here). A section called Taste Test asks "Can you find two palindromes in the following poem?" and shows a 4-line poem. Wonderfully wild watercolor cartoons accompany the text. Some of the other sections/games include: Add a Gram of Anagrams, Homonym Grits, Jabberwock Soup Stock, Mirror Word Macaroni & Cheese, Synonym Rolls, Word Chain Casserole, Spoonerisms You Can Eat With a Fork, and many more. So git on in here! Have a seat at the counter. Take a bite. This book is delicious. De-lush-us. Yum! You'll be back for seconds, thirds, twentieths, and you'll want to bring your friends to dig your knives and forks into this delightful, brightlightful taste of just how far wordplay can go, whether you've got an empty stomach or a full brain! The world of words is a universe of wonder, and it's all here in The Wordplay Café. The kids'll love it more than McDonald's are Hardee's, and they won't bloat up in size, just in IQ.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages
As mentioned in the previous reviews this book is for the entire family and for all ages. My three-year-old daughter loves the illustrations in the book and wants us to read the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Engaging
Michael Kline has hit the hail on the nead with WordPlay Cafe. It's an invitation to look at and practice language in a completely different way. Read more
Published on December 12, 2005 by Lizard Lady

5.0 out of 5 stars A Feast for Young Verbivores
In WordPlay Cafe Michael Kline's banquet of word fun and lively illustrations guarantee a feast of food for thought. This guy Kline says a mouthful. Read more
Published on November 18, 2005 by Richard Lederer

5.0 out of 5 stars Words-A-Go-Go
First there were words. Then the words were made fun. And in Wordplay Cafe author Mike Kline shows you, oh so successfully, how to make more fun with words. Read more
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This book is fantastic. It will provide countless hours of enjoyment and verbal challenges for people of all ages. The book is very original and imaginative. Read more
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