Buz Words

If you learned your name described something other than yourself, wouldn't you be curious? Buz is. And he's filled with questions: How can a simple change in spelling create a whole new word that has a whole new meaning? And how is it that these words actually sound the same, too?! Buz knows it's time for Mom to step in and do some quick explaining. It's this mother and son dynamic of teacher imparting knowledge to student, with the warmth and compassion of a mother nurturing her son, that makes this book so endearing. Charming illustrations that don't hinder the young readers understanding of the text is just one of the facets of this book, which sets it apart from other educational readers. Rhythmic flair with well-timed cadence make it a fun instructional tool or an entertaining diversion to read for pure fun. Buz Words: Discovering Words in Pairs(tm) is the tale of a boy's afternoon adventure discovering homonyms. It's a fictional story that highlights the spelling and usage of some non-fictional, attention-grabbing words. With his mother's help, Buz becomes a pro at recognizing and using "tricky" vocabulary. "Buz" learns that bees "buzz" and that a "flower" in his garden is very different than the "flour" he eats in his cookies. It's a book that encourages the reader to listen to and have fun with rhythmic verse, as Buz eventually masters the world of homonyms. The fun is just beginning as Buz discovers his own name is a pair word!