Alphabet Anatomy: Meet the Capital Letters

By Linda Ann Jones

Book Overview

Alphabet knowledge is the #1 predictor of a child's ability to attain reading proficiency. Knowing the four fundamental letter components: letter name, shape, sound, and print formation constitutes full alphabet knowledge.

Alphabet Anatomy creatively personifies each letter with human attributes in an innovative rhyme and illustration based on their unique graphic features. As a result, children are no longer relegated to memorizing mere abstract shapes. The letters are further portrayed in everyday activities that children relate to. When reciting the rhymes, children seamlessly gain an auditory and visual picture of the fundamental components set forth above.

Rhymes have always provided a multitude of early literacy skills for children. With a total of 26 educational rhymes, this book will prove to be a valuable alphabet learning tool that thoroughly engages children's imagination. In addition, the rhymes facilitate the following skills:

Phonemic and Phonological AwarenessLetter RecognitionMemory and Cognitive DevelopmentLanguage DevelopmentSocial and Emotional DevelopmentVocabulary Building

Give your child the priceless gift of a solid early literacy foundation with Alphabet Anatomy

Use the rhymes to facilitate alphabet knowledge for preschoolers and as an educational tool through early school years to help teach more structured phonics and handwriting skills. Each letter illustration also paves the way for lots of imaginative stories to be told by children, parents, and teachers.

This is a must-have alphabet learning tool for all preschool and kindergarten bookshelves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0990795209
• ISBN13: 9780990795209
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Alphabet Anatomy
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3