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Rick's Carrot
Targeting the r Sound
Series: Speech Bubbles 2
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Ideal for children receiving speech therapy or those with speech sound delays, as well as parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to support children's speech development and phonological awareness.
This picture book targets the /r/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. This story is ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Also available to purchase as part of a pack.
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Description
Rick is hungry, but his carrot has disappeared! Who has taken it? Come along on the mission to find it.
This picture book targets the /r/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.
The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.
Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.
Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available – Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780367648534
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 11 Line drawings, color; 11 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 62g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Melissa Palmer is a Speech Language Therapist. She worked for the Ministry of Education, Special Education in New Zealand from 2008 to 2013, with children aged primarily between 2 and 8 years of age. She also completed a diploma in children’s writing in 2009, studying under author Janice Marriott, through the New Zealand Business Institute. Melissa has a passion for articulation and phonology, as well as writing and art, and has combined these two loves to create Speech Bubbles.
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