What's That Sound?
on Goodreads (2)
What’s inside...
Over and above, an ABC book, 'What's That Sound?' teaches the letters in the order of the most common sounds with the same strategic visual concepts used by literacy specialists in the field. Using artfully hand-cut illustrations, author-illustrator LeAnne Bauman Litka playfully engages young readers inviting fingers to track from top to bottom and left to right. Uniquely helpful to differing learning styles, this book includes smart visual cues to help readers discover beginning, middle, and end sounds. It cleverly illustrates the idea that some letters represent more than one sound. Simple, neat, this book provides beautiful time-tested objects and characters that become easily recognizable silhouettes so students will connect sounds from everyday spoken words to their partner consonants and vowels. Alone or with guidance, children will enjoy interacting in a fun and engaging new experience as they are rewarded by the increased self-confidence from a foundational understanding of their new letter friends.
Age
2-9
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do you hear around our home and what do they make you think of?
Can you imagine a sound you’ve never heard before? What would it sound like?
Why do you think the characters reacted the way they did to the sounds?
How do you feel when you hear loud noises compared to soft noises?
If you could choose, what sound would you like to hear all the time and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you read the book, pause at each sound description and ask your child to mimic the sound or think of a similar sound they have heard before.
Encourage your child to close their eyes and listen to the sounds in their environment after reading, relating them back to the book.
Use expressive facial gestures and voice modulations to mimic the various sounds described in the book, making the reading experience more dynamic and engaging.
Discuss personal experiences with similar sounds and ask your child if they have had similar experiences, facilitating a personal connection to the story.
After reading, engage in a creative activity where you and your child create an imaginative soundscape using household items.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book follows a young protagonist exploring various sounds around them, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be observant and inquisitive about their surroundings, promoting active learning and engagement with the world.
Example Lesson: Learning Through Sensory Experiences
Explanation: The focus on sounds introduces children to sensory learning, making education a multi-sensory experience.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop their sensory skills and can be especially beneficial in real-world learning environments.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The protagonist deciphers what each sound could be, teaching young readers problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in everyday situations, enhancing their critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Example Lesson: Encouragement of Imagination
Explanation: As the protagonist imagines what each sound could be, it encourages readers to use their imagination expansively.
Real-World Application: Fostering imagination helps in creative thinking and can be applied in artistic or academic pursuits as children grow.