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Reach for this book when your child starts feeling frustrated or embarrassed by the tricky rules of English grammar, especially those stubborn irregular verbs. It is a common 'growing pain' for young writers and talkers to feel like they are doing something wrong when they say 'goed' instead of 'went.' This book transforms that frustration into a sense of playful mastery and pride. Through humorous, alliterative rhyming couplets, Marvin Terban introduces thirty of the most common irregular verbs. The book focuses on the present and past tenses, making the linguistic patterns memorable through rhythm and silliness. It is perfect for elementary-aged children who are building their self-confidence as communicators. Instead of a dry lesson, it offers a celebration of wordplay that helps children realize that even adults find language 'tricky' sometimes.
