Cassie’s Word Quilt

Ringgold, F., Short, D. J., Tinajero, J. V., & Random House Children’s Books. (2004). Cassie’s Word

Quilt. Penguin Random House.

Summary

Cassie, the main character, takes readers on a tour of her home, neighborhood, and school, introducing dozens of new words and their meaning.

Ringgold incorporated the use of bright, boldly colored pages that will attract the reader’s attention. The vivid text and colorful illustrations work in unison to narrate the story leading to a better understanding of the book. This book is an excellent source for language and vocabulary development for emergent readers. This material offers several topics that worldwide audiences can relate to such as the meaningful things that one values in life.

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