Rourke Educational Media Cursed Journey of the Peculiar Bentleys (History Files) - Softcover

"Part of the Our 5 Senses series this well bound 24-page book presents the sense of hearing through a song. After an introductory sentence young readers can start singing along with the text to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell." Different things you can hear are briefly mentioned. The bright color photographs feature children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. A glossary and index are included. You sometimes have to work a little to fit the words to the tune. Still, it's a change from simply reading a text, allows student participation, and will be especially welcomed by those using Glad strategies in the classroom." Puget Sound Council ...June 2011 "These introductions pair single lines or phrases in large type with color photos of easily recognized objects or of young children engaging in a relevant activity. The gimmick is that the narratives in each volume are matched to popular tunes such as "Muffin Man" or "Farmer in the Dell"." School Library Journal ...Fall 2010