Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over

Written by Kimberlee Gard · Illustrated by Sandie Sonke

Part of the Language is Fun! series

Consonants can't form words without vowels. Will they join the fun?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a lively playground, consonants buzz with excitement, but something's amiss. Without vowels, words can't form, and the fun halts. Encouraged by the adaptable letter Y, vowels must decide if they'll step in and bring language to life. This tale of teamwork and inclusion invites young readers to explore the magic of vowels and word formation. Will the vowels join the game and complete the alphabet's harmony?

From the publisher

The playground is buzzing with consonants–but something’s missing. When the vowels hesitate to join the fun, the consonants quickly discover they can’t form words without them! With a little encouragement from the versatile letter y, the vowels step in and bring language to life. Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over is a joyful celebration of teamwork, inclusion, and the essential role vowels play in communication. With whimsical illustrations and clever wordplay, this book helps young readers understand vowel sounds and word formation while building confidence and curiosity. A perfect companion to The Mighty Silent e! and The Day Punctuation Came to Town, this story is ideal for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading. In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences: The Little i Who Lost His DotThe Day Punctuation Came to TownThe Mighty Silent e!The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

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