Hot Cha Cha!

by Josephine Nobisso

Book Overview

Straight and slant rhyme, impeccable rhythm, and the use of the "5 W's and How" create a sensational model for telling stories in both literal and figurative terms. This may be the most fun you can have inside a book

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940112183
• ISBN13: 9780940112186
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Gingerbread House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.7" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A delightful re-released classic of poetic storytelling

"Hot Cha Cha" is a delightful re-released classic of poetic storytelling that answers the "5 W's and How" questions with vivid flair and style. The poetics are impeccable, the story is unforgettable, and the pictures are practically edible! Well, this humble attempt at doggerel does not do justice to the rollicking rhythms of "Hot Cha Cha," of course, but it really does present a fabulous combo of poetry, color, and motion cleverly packaged in a great little story jingle song. Even more intriguing is the hidden or secret message about poetry discussion and reading/learning tips printed on the underside of the book jacket. "Hot Cha Cha" is a great book for kids of all ages and also a great teaching resource for the dreaded poetry unit. Parents, teachers, librarians, and kids will love "Hot Cha Cha" so much they won't even know they are learning and chanting poetry.

Synopsis:

The concept of who, what, why, when, where, and how is featured in this rollicking story told in the form of a rhythmic chant. Kids in a neighborhood find a key to a locked playground and have a great time. Parents soon join in the fun.