Families who loved The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way) by Judith Viorst often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is hitting a wall with the illogical rules of the English language or feeling defeated by spelling tests. Judith Viorst validates the very real frustration that comes when 'sounds like' doesn't match 'looks like' through a series of witty, backward poems starting at Z and ending at A. It is a perfect choice for children who feel like they are doing something wrong, when in fact, the language itself is the confusing culprit. This book transforms a moment of academic struggle into a shared laugh between parent and child. It normalizes the 'chaos' of learning to read and write for elementary schoolers, offering a much needed boost of confidence by showing that even adults find these linguistic quirks absurd. It is an ideal companion for 6 to 10 year olds who are transitioning from phonics to more complex vocabulary.
