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published
September 1st 2008
by Joanna Cotler
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Hardcover, 40 pages
isbn
0061127590
(isbn13: 9780061127595)
description
I know some Big Words.
I'll teach them to you.
Although you are small,
you can use Big Words too.
Big Words aren't scary.
They're big fun to learn
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I am not a fan of celebrities writing for children, often the books are mediocre and yet sell like hotcakes since we are such a "star" driven society (why, people, why?) and then it seems we are stocking bookshelves with books of tepid rhymes and patronizing stories. However, Jamie Lee Curtis left celebrity status a long time ago in her writing and is, simply, a good writer. Her books cheerlead and encourage children and yet never talk down to them and, even better, are actually well...more
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When I saw that Jamie Lee Curtis wrote this book I have to admit I was a little skeptical. However, after I read this book I think it is a fun, brightly illustrated way for children to learn the meaning of a couple big words in a context that they can relate too and understand. It is goofy, creative, full of meaning and lessons for children, and has a great section on love! Overall I think that this would be a great book to have in the classroom and to do a read aloud with a class followed by...more
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Lots of things to look at in the illustrations! I especially love the curtain dress kit and cobweb collection! Very cute and educational! Plus I love Jamie Lee Curtis!
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Read in June, 2009
This book has a lot of hype associated in the popular media what with Jamie Curtis writing it. I have to say that it lived up to they hype pretty well. At least my kids loved it, and were trying to use the bigger words (although they weren't always using them in the right context!). The pictures were very interesting. True to many of her other books, I believe Curtis and the illustrator were trying to show a non-typical family in that there were many children that had been adopted from vario...more
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Read in May, 2009
I generally only put reviews on for kids books that I like but I had to put this on because my child is actually afraid of this book. After reading it once, he refuses to look at it again because he says the people are mad. Which is kind of true. One character is screaming that she wants privacy and that is exactly what my three-year-old said. He doesn't like the mad lady who wants privacy. Ha! oh, and the illustrations aren't my cup of tea so there really wasn't any saving grace in my eye...more
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I bought this for my son's fourth birthday. He really likes it and has asked for it several nights in a row. He gets really excited when he already knows one of the "big" words and he's actually learning new ones. But my favorite part of the book is the end where they say how everyone is different and that's good and how your family loves you no matter what and how love is the biggest word of all. I love how that message is added on in a fun, silly and yet serious way. This book i...more
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Summary: This picture book introduces children to a variety of challenging words. Curtis uses these words in a practical way, providing examples of how they would be used and the definitions of some of the words. Children are exposed to these challenging words in a fun and unique way that will entertain both young and old.
Uses: Read aloud in k-3rd grades; use as a resource for students in the classroom; recommend as independent reading for early readers (with some help from an ad...more
Uses: Read aloud in k-3rd grades; use as a resource for students in the classroom; recommend as independent reading for early readers (with some help from an ad...more
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Read in September, 2008
The team of Curtis and Cornell return with another great book for children. Curtis may just be the sole celebrity children's book author who really has street cred. As with the rest of their books, this one is bright, funny and lifts children up rather than talking down to them. Here they look at big words, words that will empower children to have their own discussions with grownups by using grownup words. Big words like privacy, consequences, responsible, and respect. All words that childr...more
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Read in May, 2009
This is a cute and educational book. I liked how the authors incorporated the big words and made them understandable to young minds. The pictures were also wildly colorful. I would recommend.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/05...
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My mom purchased this for Kate -- it's quite wonderful, and is in keeping with our desire to have little girls who relish in the English language and adore reading. A big thumbs up!
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Exposure to rare words is a key to expanding vocbulary- and this one has rhyming text to introduce the words and their definitions.
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Read in February, 2009
It was ok. I felt that this one was a little more forced than her othr books and I am not sure if it is a book kids will enjoy. Age 6+
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A lot of examples come from school. Probably the book lost it's appeal when they used punishment to teach the meaning of consequence.
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Read in April, 2009
I like the rhymes and the context. Kids that have read all the Seuss books might enjoy it too.
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Normally Jamie Lee Curtis is at the top of my list of "celebrities who actually CAN write children's books" (Madonna and Jay Leno are high on the CAN'T list), but this is not her best outing.
The rhymes are lame. And who are the big words aimed at? The little kids who are the usual audience for Curtis' books will not really get this. And I can't see older kids being into a book that talks about "Duck,Duck,Goose".
The pictures are hilarious as usual--some...more
The rhymes are lame. And who are the big words aimed at? The little kids who are the usual audience for Curtis' books will not really get this. And I can't see older kids being into a book that talks about "Duck,Duck,Goose".
The pictures are hilarious as usual--some...more
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Love this book, but they say "pee" instead of "potty" and it bugs a little.
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Read in September, 2008
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Being a children's librarian, I sometimes get to read a book before its release date. This isn't always a good thing.
Big Words for Little People is a prime example of why celebs shouldn't be allowed to write. If anyone else wrote this it would not have been published. The closest thing to a saving grace is the pretty decent art work.
Professional opinion: meh.
Big Words for Little People is a prime example of why celebs shouldn't be allowed to write. If anyone else wrote this it would not have been published. The closest thing to a saving grace is the pretty decent art work.
Professional opinion: meh.
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