Review by Booklist Review
Part of the Long and Short Vowels series, this teaches kids different words that produce this titular sound by integrating them into a single, simple sentence: for example, I smile when I ride my bike. Implementing the philosophy that children learn better through pattern recognition than rules, the text gives readers ample opportunities to observe the long I in action. Photos of happy, multicultural children illustrate each sentence's meaning, and a list of all the long-I words used are collected at the book's end. New readers might have benefited from having keywords highlighted within the sentences, or, at the very least, a quick description of the long-I sound at the book's outset, but each page holds plenty of chances to practice this long vowel sound.--Smith, Julia Copyright 2015 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Large, bold black type makes these books easy on beginner readers' eyes. The visuals are strong: brightly hued page borders, text set in stark relief on white against vivid background colors, and crisply reproduced, child-friendly photos depicting adorable animals and a cast of delightful multicultural kids engaged in familiar activities. Except in Cute! and Smiles, the text generally serves as captions for the images rather than as stories per se. Children won't mind, though. They'll meet with reading success here, as the simple, often rhyming sentences so closely correspond to the referent photos. Targeted vowel sounds are repeated often. Each title concludes with a list of words containing the specific sound and an identical "Note to Parents and Educators." VERDICT A fine introductory series for new readers. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Each dull primer features loosely connected sentences, one per spread, that incorporate examples of the featured vowel sound (e.g., "I like to smile" in Long I). Vowel-sound words are not highlighted in the text; a vaguely labeled "Word List" is appended. Bright full-page photos and sight words make the books accessible to new readers. There are five other fall 2015 books in this series. [Review covers these Long and Short Vowels titles: On the Boat, Ten Pets, Fun!, Play Day, and Smiles.] (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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