{"product_id":"frowns-darcy-pattison-9781629443393","title":"Frowns: Nouns, a Few Adjectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if you could turn a frown upside down with just one smile-and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003elearn grammar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e at the same time?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing the \u003cstrong\u003enew kid at school\u003c\/strong\u003e is hard. Long hallways. Tall doors. Nineteen frowns. But when one friendly smile breaks through, everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFROWNS: Nouns, a Few Adjectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartwarming \u003cstrong\u003efriendship book for kids\u003c\/strong\u003e about a nervous new student's first day-told entirely through nouns and adjectives! Follow along as the new kid navigates the classroom, lunchroom, playground, and discovers that sometimes the simplest gesture-a smile-can make all the difference. This charming \u003cstrong\u003echildren's book about friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e proves that kindness needs no verbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR BEGINNING READERS \u0026amp; EARLY READERS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong\u003elearn-to-read book\u003c\/strong\u003e with fully \u003cstrong\u003edecodable\u003c\/strong\u003e text, FROWNS is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ekindergarten reading\u003c\/strong\u003e through \u003cstrong\u003e1st grade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every word is carefully chosen so young \u003cstrong\u003ebeginning readers\u003c\/strong\u003e can decode independently and build confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, decodable text perfect for early readers building fluency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e114 short, concrete words ideal for phonics-based reading instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepetitive patterns support kids learning to read at ages 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, engaging illustrations by John Joven provide context clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSNEAKY GRAMMAR LESSONS - PARTS OF SPEECH FOR KIDS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Silly Grammar Story Series, FROWNS is a \u003cstrong\u003egrammar book for kids\u003c\/strong\u003e that teaches \u003cstrong\u003eparts of speech\u003c\/strong\u003e in the most delightful way-by using ONLY nouns and adjectives!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded text helps children identify nouns, adjectives, and verbs at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbs hilariously try to sneak into the story (and get kicked out with a red card!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes English grammar tangible and fun-without feeling like a lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for classroom use, homeschool curriculum, or independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING \u0026amp; KINDNESS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the grammar, FROWNS delivers a powerful \u003cstrong\u003esocial emotional learning\u003c\/strong\u003e message about \u003cstrong\u003eempathy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the courage it takes to be the \u003cstrong\u003enew kid in school\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how small acts of kindness can transform someone's whole day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect first-day-of-school read-aloud for building classroom community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches kids that friendship starts with one brave smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHERS AND PARENTS LOVE IT BECAUSE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFROWNS uniquely combines literacy skills with social-emotional learning in one beautifully illustrated \u003cstrong\u003epicture book\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works as a \u003cstrong\u003ephonics reader\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grammar lesson, a friendship story, and a read-aloud-all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for grammar instruction, phonics practice, or SEL discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages reluctant readers with humor and heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for ages 4-8 across different skill levels (PreK through 2nd grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment the new kid takes those smallest steps down that long, long hall, to the final \"Friends. Smiles.\"-readers will be rooting for this sweet \u003cstrong\u003estory about a new kid at school\u003c\/strong\u003e. And they'll be \u003cstrong\u003elearning\u003c\/strong\u003e language arts without even realizing it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING IN 2027: BOOK 2, \u003cem\u003eVOTE: Verbing Wildly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo and Bo return in a hilarious story about voting for the class pet. This time, only verbs are allowed! Will their friendship survive the battle over which class pet is best?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darcy Pattison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1629443395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781629443393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mims House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Darcy Pattison","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48437680341247,"sku":"9781629443393","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_02e4f321-a5d7-46cc-ae1f-a6a552a66fea.jpg?v=1777163370","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/frowns-darcy-pattison-9781629443393","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}