Word Up!

by Raven Howell

Illustrated by Joe Rocco

An eye-catching, attention-grabbing, and useful introduction to words as a tool and an object of power or fun.

Word Up! by Raven Howell, illustrated by Joe Rocco, is an eye-catching, attention-grabbing way to teach the very young that words have power and can adapt to all circumstances, even if that means remaining unused. Sometimes it’s the sound of a word itself that draws someone to its existence. Maybe it’s the way it slides over the lips or pops off the tongue or bursts from the mouth, without regard for meaning, that draws one’s attention and affection. Or, perhaps, it’s the sound of its pronunciation that obscures or hides the unpleasant meaning of a more common synonym that brings some love its way. Still, it’s fun to discover what words another person holds dear to their heart and why. The book’s whimsical delivery and vibrant illustrations help young readers see that words can be powerful tools, both helpful and hurtful, and that they should be recognized for their abilities and value. 

I recommend WORD UP! to young readers and listeners at home, school, or in afterschool settings. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.