Schotter, R., & Potter, G. (ill.) (2006). The Boy Who
Loved Words. New York: Schwartz & Wade Books. ISBN: 978-0375836015.
Annotation
Selig is an unordinary boy. He loves words and he loves to collect words
and share his favorites with other people.
My thoughts
This is a wordy book, but in a really good way. The Boy who Loved Words is a great book for readers who love words
and for children who enjoy learning new words. In the back there is a glossary
that includes words in the story. The extra words that are on just about every
pages, including the inside front and back covers are not included in the
glossary. I loved the intent of the book and the many marvelous words. All of
the descriptive words and different types of words that were used are great
vocabulary builders. This book is great for both in and outside of the class
and makes learning new words fun. The words really are impressive. It also
helps teach children how to learn meanings through context which is also an
important skill.
Potter’s style and warm-toned illustrations give this book a vintage
feeling. Overall, they compliment the story and incorporate the words into the picture
in a way that is fun for children.
Curricular
connections
Grade 1-5: Social Studies: vocabulary lessons
Art: Students can make their own wordy pieces of art.
Literary
devices
Use of
Sophisticated Words: predilection, emporium amphora, disburse, lozenge, lemon, licorice,
tintinnabulating, oddball,
aflutter, windmill, tantalizing, chum, dusk, gusto, licketysplit, rucksack,
savory, slumber, spry, strudel, tantalizing, toddle, etc.
Use of
Metaphor: Waving her
arms in the air, she was a windmill of worry.
Reading level/ Interest Age
Preschool and
up.
Reviews and Awards
Parents’ Choice 2006 Gold Award Winner.
Author
website:
www.ronischotter.com/
Illustrator
website: www.gisellepotter.com/
Media: Pencil,
ink, gouache, gesso, watercolor, and collage
Genre: Juvenile picture book
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