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Words About Where

Let's Learn Prepositions
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Words About Where by Magda Gargulakova explores the intricacies of geographical language and how we express and understand locations in both everyday and academic contexts. The book delves into the rich vocabulary used to describe physical spaces, offering insights into cultural perceptions of geography. It's an enlightening read for anyone interested in the intersection of language and place.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the interplay between language and geography. It offers insights into how our understanding of places can be shaped by the words we use, making it an intriguing choice for those interested in linguistics and regional studies.

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Age range 3 to 6

In this illustrated preposition book, children will learn English spatial prepositions through visual examples and engaging games designed to test their knowledge.

With simple explanations and a plethora of fun, colourful illustrations, this fully illustrated book uses visual examples to teach children how to use eight basic prepositions of place in everyday situations:

  1. In
  2. On
  3. Under
  4. Above
  5. Next to
  6. Between
  7. Behind
  8. In front of

After being introduced to these eight basic prepositions of place, the child reader will remember them and learn to use them in their daily life. Each preposition includes a visual aid showing a blue box and a red ball (or multiple balls) positioned in relation to the box, such as in, on, under, above, next to, between, behind, or in front of. Each preposition takes up a page featuring the visual aid plus a large representative image on the left and four additional examples of the use of the preposition on the right.

For example, the entry for "under" contains five fun images with the following text:

  • Lucy and Eddie are playing under the umbrella.
  • The bug is under the rock.
  • The presents are under the tree.
  • The ball is under the car.
  • The whale is under the boat.

Through this simple method of repetition, children will learn to commit the prepositions to memory. But this learning process doesn't have to be boring. In addition to the visual examples, this book also includes a little game at the end (titled: WELCOME TO OUR ROOM. CAN YOU TELL WHERE EVERYTHING IS?) to help reinforce the concepts learned.

Words About Where is ideal for children aged 3 to 6 who want to master English spatial prepositions. It is an excellent resource for kids learning English as a second language, as well as for young native speakers looking to enhance their understanding of prepositions. Young readers will enjoy spotting and naming the prepositions in the pictures and will be able to exercise their new knowledge in an exciting and engaging way. With its fun approach and helpful exercises, this book makes learning prepositions easy and enjoyable.

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Words About Where by Magda Gargulakova receives praise for being a valuable educational tool for young learners, focusing on teaching prepositions in a straightforward and engaging manner. Reviewers appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of its content, highlighting the book's aptness for maintaining a child's attention with bright and clear illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000070049

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marie Urbankova

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 18

About the Author

Magda Gargulakova has a degree in Art History and is a co-founder and also curator of the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, Czech Republic, which exhibits and promotes contemporary progressive art, mostly by young artists. She worked for a time in marketing, but her love affair with books has been a long one. For OFF/FORMAT, she has edited and published several art publications. Since 2019, she has added to this experience as an editor of literature for very young readers at Albatros Media, using her two daughters for quality control.

Marie Urbankova studied Scenography at the ikov Secondary School of Art and Design before graduating in Animated Film from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. She has a number of children's books to her name and is a regular contributor to a Czech children's magazine. In addition to illustrations and books, she enjoys animated films and all that goes along with them. She is from the Czech Republic.

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