Listen for the Sounds
Invite children to focus on how words sound as you read together.
A Picture Book by Naomi O’Brien
A playful invitation to listen closely, solve word puzzles, and have fun with sounds.
Turn read-aloud time into a game children can join. This interactive book brings laughter and sound play together, giving beginning readers a chance to think, respond, and try again.
Get the Free Companion Printables →Small Sound Changes. Big Participation.
Invite children to focus on how words sound as you read together.
Give them time to work out the word puzzle before sharing the answer.
Use it during a classroom read-aloud, in a small group, or at home.
A Peek Inside
Explore a few pages from the book. Scroll sideways to see the rhyme clues, answers, and playful surprises.
Try a Sound Puzzle
Here’s an example of the word play you’ll find in the book.
Think of a word that rhymes with sun.
Now make it start with /f/.
Fun!
Keep the Learning Going
Bring the book into your next lesson with the printable activities that accompany it.
Download the Free Printables ↓Bring You’ll Never Guess What I’m Thinking About to your classroom or home.
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