{"product_id":"the-very-busy-but-unstressed-maia-mabrie-9798218784553","title":"The Very Busy But Unstressed Schwa: An Illustrated Poem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Yes, I have a funny name and I can be tricky to learn, but you can find me everywhere.\" Schwa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as an \u003cb\u003eanimated poem video with over 14,000 views on YouTube\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Very Busy But Unstressed Schwa\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eillustrated picture book\u003c\/b\u003e adapted from the \u003cb\u003eauthor's original poem\u003c\/b\u003e. It introduces young children to the \u003cb\u003emost common and often misunderstood vowel sound in English\u003c\/b\u003e. With colorful illustrations and an engaging, playful storyline, this interactive read-aloud invites families and educators to explore a tricky concept in a fun and approachable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung children who haven't yet had formal phonics lessons\u003c\/b\u003e, providing gentle exposure and building \u003cb\u003ebackground knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren currently learning about the schwa sound\u003c\/b\u003e, offering reinforcement and extra practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHear and recognize the schwa sound in familiar names and words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpen listening and speaking skills through playful language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand that vowels (A, E, I, O, U) do not always represent short or long sounds, for example \/a\/ as in \u003ci\u003eapple\u003c\/i\u003e and \/a\/ as in \u003ci\u003eacorn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA letter to families and educators with suggestions for using the book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guide with simplified early literacy explanations and definitions for families, caregivers, and educators\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteractive practice activities built into the story, with additional exercises and an answer key\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColorful, engaging illustrations by the author's daughter, a talented artist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiverse characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an \u003cb\u003eexperienced classroom teacher, literacy educator, and early literacy advocate\u003c\/b\u003e, this book combines expertise and creativity to make early literacy learning meaningful and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot designed as a formal lesson or mastery tool, this book serves as a \u003cb\u003ebridge to future learning for children who haven't yet learned the schwa sound\u003c\/b\u003e, while also providing \u003cb\u003esupport and reinforcement for students currently learning this concept\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maia Mabrie,Adrianna Mabrie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218784553\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Litearly 0 to 5 Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Maia Mabrie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083814215935,"sku":"9798218784553","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-very-busy-but-unstressed-maia-mabrie-9798218784553","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}