Kyra Teis
Imagining Stories
Words Are Like Faces
Written by, Edith Baer
Illustrated by, Kyra Teis
Book Reviews
School Library Journal
Baer's playful rhyming text evokes an appreciation for the sound, quality and meaning of words. Baer writes with clarity and understanding of children's perceptions…
Publishers Weekly
One of the rare creations that is seldom overlooked. Baer’s jaunty verses scan and encompass many important ideas about the strength of words. The pictures in full vibrant color burst with telling and amusing detail…
Booklist
Lilting lines and affectionate drawings…Through rhyme, the many uses, abuses, emotions,
and concepts of words are presented, and…child and adult not only will enjoy the
alliterative words, but also will discover the subtler meaning. Phrases…can be discussed,
shared, and extended to increase understanding of language.…Reading this aloud could
give a lift to intermediate-
Reading Instruction Journal (N.J. Reading Association)
This delightful picture book will go a long way to help develop the concept of a word…Because of its value in developing this important reading prerequisite, this little book…is a welcome and needed addition to the growing collection of concept books for young children.