FICTION

Meg and Greg: A Duck in a Sock

by Elspeth Rae & Rowena Rae (text) & illus. by Elisa Gutiérrez
Orca. (Orca Two-Read: Bk. 1). Apr. 2020. 168p. pap. $14.95. ISBN 9781459824904.
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Gr 1-3–What do a duck in a sock, a fish in a dish, a chicken on a branch, and a sloth in a cloth have in common? Phonics, of course! Meg and Greg, lightly sketched cartoon-style characters, are featured in four stories that spotlight a specific phonics combination: ck, sh, ch, and th. Words highlighting these phonemes are scattered throughout the silly stories, offering readers a chance to practice their skills in a fun and different way. Readers are also treated to a couple of games, including crosswords and word wheels.
VERDICT A unique approach to high-interest texts for reluctant burgeoning readers, this book offers phonics fun wrapped in serious research-based success.
Reviewed by Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston , Apr 24, 2020

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