Yaks Yak Animal Word Pairs

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 23, 2016

Review

Young animal lovers will become word lovers with this delightfully illustrated picture book on homographs. As explained in the back matter, homographs are words that are both spelled and pronounced the same with different meanings. Each of the eighteen animals whose names have a different meaning cover a two-page spread. "Yaks yak", "Bugs bug bugs", "Steers steer". The second word's meaning is written as an equation, "to steer= to guide", and is subtly part of the illustrated details. Reinhardt' s watercolor and ink illustrations bring a whimsical sophistication to the simple text with action, movement and layers of humor. Word lovers=lovers of this book.

Overall Book Score: excellent