Rhymes That Go From Head to Toe (Dyslexic Inclusive)

Review Howell's children's poetry (Glimmer: Sing of Sun!, A Flock of Fun, Chuckles and Smiles) is by her measured control of the nuances of language, uniquely whimsical, distinctively rhythmical, and delightfully entertaining. She brings all of this to Rhymes That Go from Head to Toe, her celebration of the feelings, sensations, and functions associated with selected body parts—ears, eyes, nose, mouth, arms and hands, fingers, bellybuttons, legs, feet, and heart. Expressed mostly in gleeful first person revelations, the rhymes are so animated with playful energy, wonder, and action, they seem to cry out for oral performance, pantomime, and, expressive read alouds. For example, about the mouth: "I use my mouth/to drink and eat./ I speak, but hum/when my lips meet./ I sing,/I rap,/buzz like a bee/ tweet like a bird/perched in a tree." Each rhyme seems to explore two questions: What does a body part do? What's it for?Rice's friendly-looking mixed media illustrations showcase children romping playfully about or quietly engaged in imagining as they explore their assigned body part. She supports the wit and upbeat manner of the rhymes with lively personality-filled art. A sensitive feature of the book is its use of a Dyslexie font, thus making the reading experience easier for people with dyslexia, an objective described in the back matter. All praise for a book that offers an exciting mix of poems to delight children and their caregivers.Anthony L. Manna Review Product Description This book is Dyslexic inclusive; it is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia.Children learn about body parts through sensory discovery and end up with appreciating hearts and self-confidence to shine."Soft, sweet, soothing rhymes that send stimulating sensations from head to toe. Loveable, life-like illustrations that are sure to engage young ones, helping them understand the magic of their ears, eyes, mouth, hands, arms, fingers, belly, legs, feet, and toes."- Darren Sardelli, Award-winning poet & children's book authorLevel Learner Books # 2 Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with your emergent reader.For more info about the font, go to www.Dyslexiefont.com Go to www.mcp-store.com to find out more about the typeface and discounts. From the Author This book was written to inspire many wiggling noses and wriggling toes-es. "Shoulders shrug,Arms hug,Hands clap,Toes tap!" About the Author Raven has written several award-winning picture books for children. Her poetry is found in kids' magazines such as Highlights for Children, Humpty Dumpty, Spider, The School Magazine, and Ladybug. She is the Creative & Publishing Advisor for RedClover Reader and writes The Book Bug column for Story Monsters Ink magazine. Raven is Poetry Director for Monster Magnificent, and a collaborating author with Reading is Fundamental (of SoCal). She is inspired by nature, whimsical art, kindness, and laughter.