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Description
Simple text introduces words that rhyme with the long "o" sound.
Quick Summary
If your kid is just starting to notice how words sound alike, this little book is a fun way to play with those patterns. The whole story is built around rhyming words with the long "o" sound think toes/froze, home/dome, bone/stone and it actually manages to be silly enough that kids forget they're learning something. The humor comes from a character whose toes literally freeze, which sounds dramatic but reads as playful and a little gross in that way kindergarteners love. It's perfect for emerging readers who need confidence builders, or for anyone who thinks learning about rhyming sounds sounds boring until they meet a guy whose toes are in trouble. Parents will appreciate that it's short enough to read in one sitting but has enough repetition to actually stick. If you liked "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss, this has that same zippy rhythm without being quite as overwhelming for brand new readers.