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Asher the Thresher Shark
Targeting the sh Sound
Series: Speech Bubbles 2
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Ideal for children receiving speech therapy, those with speech sound delays or disorders, and young learners developing phonological skills. Suitable for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for fun, educational resources.
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This picture book targets the /sh/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds. This story is ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Also available to purchase as part of a pack.
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Asher the Thresher Shark is very shy. Will it stop him from being a hero?
This picture book targets the /sh/ 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 childrenβs 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 β Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.
Series: Speech Bubbles 2
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Asher the Thresher Shark is very shy. Will it stop him from being a hero? This picture book targets the /sh/ 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,...PaperbackSold Out -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780367648664
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 14 Line drawings, color; 14 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 68g
Pages: 28
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 childrenβs 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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