Choose!: The Story of Ruth

By: Claudia Courtney, Larry Nolte

Concordia Publishing House / 2000 / Paperback

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Product Description

Choose! tells the story of Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth) using the back-to-basic phonics systems that emphasizes a special phonetic sound for pre-readers and emerging readers to practice the long "u."

Product Information

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 16
Vendor: Concordia Publishing House
Publication Date: 2000
Dimensions: 8.37 X 5.37 X 0.17 (inches)

ISBN: 0570070031
ISBN-13: 9780570070030
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 2-6

Publisher's Description

This series uses the phonics reading method and religious themes to create fun books that teach Bible stories and reinforce reading skills. A great tool for home or classroom.

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Choose!: The Story of Ruth 5 5 1 1

Choose! The Story of Ruth, written by Claudia Courtney, is another story about Ruth, but this one is quite different from any others Ive ever read. This one utilizes phonics to not only tell the story but to also help children learn to read. As the author writes in her Note to Grownups: This beginning reader series blends the best of two worlds phonics to help your child learn to read and popular Bible stories to help your child learn to read Gods word. The author cites Ruth 1:1-4:12 as the scripture for this story.A spelling list of words used in the book is given on page 16. The words emphasize the long u sound as in the name Ruth, or the words food and Hebrew.The illustrations by Larry Nolte are bright, colorful and cartoon-like, making this a very kid-friendly book.What I Like: This is a unique approach to telling Bible stories. Its also a great idea for teaching children how to read. What a great way to combine the two.What I Dislike: My only complaint is the short sentences and repeated sound phrases used throughout the book (which are necessary in this type of book) sometimes make it difficult to follow the storys narrative. For example, on page 9 Naomi and Ruth have arrived in Judah, and on page 10 Ruth is working in Boazs field, but there is no transition or explanation as to how or why she is there. Its not a big deal, but I thought I would point that out.Overall Rating: Very good.Age Appeal: 2-6.Christian Children's Book Review February 19, 2010