Barrons Junior Rhyming Dictionary

Here is an extra-fun vocabulary builder for kids, and a rhyming dictionary they can also use as a spelling aid when they look up words belonging to similar rhyming patterns. Key words are listed alphabetically in extra large type--approximately two-to-four key words per page--each followed by a list of rhyming words. Each page also features humorous, cartoon-style color illustrations that relate to the words. Many illustrations have rhyming captions. For example, a shark bites a chunk from an unhappy fisherman's boat, and the caption reads: "My bite is worse than my bark," said the shark. / "With my teeth I leave my mark!" A section near the back of the book encourages kids to compose their own humorous verse, and explains rules for writing limericks, nonsense nursery rhymes, counting rhymes, rhyming riddles, rapping rhymes, and more. Kids will find hundreds of key words, each accompanied by a full array of rhyming words. A detailed index lists all words and rhymes. Hundreds of color illustrations. Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Grade 3-5-Young poets will have fun perusing this book in search of the perfect rhyme. The alphabetical arrangement features one or two words per page surrounded by cartoon watercolor art. Each key word entry is highlighted in green along with its rhyming sound (For example, with boot goes -oot). A list of rhyming words follows (hoot, root, scoot). Following entries on other sounds in the word's rhyming family (-ute) are a few more suggestions (acute, brute, etc.). Short rhymes scattered throughout are likely to encourage and inspire readers to try their hand at creating their own poems. The fanciful cartoons depict people, animals, and assorted creatures engaged in activities related to the entries. Tips for writing limericks, nonsense nursery rhymes, and various other rhymes are included in this useful resource.-Heather Ver Voort, Wilson Middle School, Natick, MA Copyright å¨ Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review "Young poets will have fun perusing this book in search of the perfect rhyme.." -School Library Journal