About This Book
Ruth Heller's 'Up, Up and Away' is a delightful and effective introduction to adverbs for children aged 4-11. Through catchy rhymes and expansive, colorful illustrations, the book clearly explains what adverbs are and how they function in sentences. It covers various aspects, including superlatives, irregular adverbs, and even touches on double negatives, all presented in an engaging, non-intimidating way. Parents will appreciate how this book transforms a potentially perplexing grammar topic into an informative and fun learning experience, making it a memorable alternative to traditional textbooks.
Discussion Prompts
1
Can you think of a sentence and then add an adverb to make it more interesting?
2
How do the pictures in the book help you understand what the adverbs mean?
3
What's your favorite adverb and why?
