The Sound Snatcher -How the Vacuum Cleaner Got Its Noise

by Linda Bryan Sabin, Valerie Bouthyette (Illustrator)

The Sound Snatcher is a noisy and hungry vacuum cleaner looking for sounds to snatch. Especially good for the sensitive child who may fear the noisy vacuum or become unsettled and anxious when confronted by noisy distractions. Vibrant rhyme, alliteration and lyrical rhythm, promote a love of language and the spoken word. A great read out loud book. Special features Children can look for the peeking kitty on each page. The kitty exemplifies the quiet confidence gained by discovering the power of words. His curiosity, excitement draws readers into the story. The Let's Talk About the Book pages provide questions for parents to promote conversation and connections. The Words I Heard page lists vocabulary words and definition to encourage literacy and promote the love of language. See more at peekingkitty.com

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Farrah]

Thankfully my kids were never afraid of the vacuum - perhaps because I vacuumed with them in my arms while they were infants? However, for those kids who get anxious and become of afraid of the noise, this is a cute book that will reassure them that it's merely noise and nothing to fear.