A Picture Book by Naomi O’Brien

You’ll Never Guess
What I’m
Thinking About

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.

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You’ll Never Guess What I’m Thinking About book graphic

Small Sound Changes. Big Participation.

A Read-Aloud They Can Play Along With

Listen for the Sounds

Invite children to focus on how words sound as you read together.

Think Through the Clues

Give them time to work out the word puzzle before sharing the answer.

Join in the Fun

Use it during a classroom read-aloud, in a small group, or at home.

A Peek Inside

See the Word Play in Action

Explore a few pages from the book. Scroll sideways to see the rhyme clues, answers, and playful surprises.

Opening invitation to play a game
Getting ready to play
Cat rhyme and beginning sound puzzle
Bat answer and reward
King rhyme and beginning sound puzzle
Ring answer page
Invitation to play again
One more thing page
Trophy reward illustration

Try a Sound Puzzle

Ready to Play?

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/.

Reveal the Answer

Fun!

Preview of the book’s free companion printables

Keep the Learning Going

Free Companion Printables

Bring the book into your next lesson with the printable activities that accompany it.

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Make Room for a Little Word Play

Bring You’ll Never Guess What I’m Thinking About to your classroom or home.

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