Publisher's Synopsis
Unlock the secrets of the English language! Discover the hidden reasons English spelling can be so hard! Dive into the wild world of words where rules like 'i before e except after c' are more like guidelines, and letters love to play hide-and-seek. Ever wondered why English is a spelling minefield, or who gets to decide what's right and wrong? Delve into the sneaky ways of silent letters and why they like to hide in words like Knife and Knight! Get ready to become a language detective and discover the history of words that you never knew. Perfect for young minds that can't help but ask 'why?'
Recommended Age: When read by an adult, any time after confidence with sounding out words has been established. Captions under images may be an opportunity for a more experienced and adventurous child to sound out some hard words while the adult reads the main text!
Recommended for independent reading any time after or just before the child starts reading chapter books.
This book is 35 large print pages and contains about 4800 words, with 17 full color illustrations printed with premium color ink and paper.
