Flip-a-Word: Stop Pop

Flip-a-Word

by Harriet Ziefert

Stop cop? Learn about short vowel sounds in this new Flip-a-Word book. This bright and bold book uses phonics and die-cut pages to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Playful illustrations in a Japanese style will appeal to kids and help make learning to read fun!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published August 16, 2007

About the author

Harriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.

For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.

"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.

Reviews

[Kenya Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was perfect for teaching my daughter how to read.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This beginning reader teaches the word families -op, -un, and -an.

Bright, engaging, Kawaii style illustrations accompany rhyming words from three different word families. The book's format utilizing a cut-out construction at the bottom of the page cleverly changes the beginning letter to form a new word on the next page. Four words from each word family are given, followed by four phrases using the words.

A note to parents/caregivers is given at the front of the book. The word families, including bonus words, are listed at the back as well as suggested word family activities.

This is an excellent book to help beginning readers understand phonological awareness -- the ability to identify and play with individual sounds in spoken words -- and phonemic awareness -- the ability to recognize that spoken words are made up of individual sound parts.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like these flip-a-word books. They are easy and fun. This one uses the -op and -un and -an families. The flipping of the pages back and forth and the fun of seeing how this changes the images makes it more fun. The extended word bank at the end could lead to some additional fun sentences and maybe even a story using these words.

[Oscar · Rating 1 out of 5]

(2019-03-09; 1-star; did not like it)

Okay. Because there's too much reading to it! And it's boring. Baby stuff. And it just like babies is big kids. Yeah.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any book that my kindergartner wants to try reading and then celebrates being able to read after making it through, is pure gold in my book. She's getting more confident and I think it helps that it is a book from the library and not one specifically picked by her teacher too. I was a fan of the series when my son was an emerging reader, but I love it even more for my daughter who is excited to read, but it is not coming as naturally.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another in a fabulous learn-to-read series for the youngest readers. My son picked this one from my bag to read for himself during his rest time and then read it to me. This is great for our earliest readers if for no other reason than that they can feel the pride of being able to do it themselves. A good first step in becoming a lifelong learner.

[Tracy Clausen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is perfect for new readers. Many easy readers are labeled Pre-K or Level 1, but in reality the text is much too difficult for a first book. These books are like the Bob Books - short, easy words, repeating the same sound throughout. Bright cheerful illustrations as well.

[Erma Talamante · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rhyming book focusing on '-op' words, '-un' words, and '-an' words. This is another great reader for pre- to beginning readers from a fun series of books.

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[Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for kids who are just learning to read. The book focuses of three "families" of words and shows how letter combinations make the same sounds in different words. Lots of rhyming words and great practice for beginning readers.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son is learning to read with Hooked on Phonics & this book was recommended as additional reading. It was great because most of the words he already knew & could read by himself.

[Cindy Foley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sentences really easy and fun

[Joy Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

love the "Flip-a Word" books for basic rhyming words...

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for kids just starting to read. And the colorful fun pictures make it even better!

[Landon · Rating 4 out of 5]

First reading 2/1/15
Second reading: Landon could read this by himself!

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

i absolutely love this concept. tommy was able to read about half of this book by himself.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple, yet fun book for kids learning how to read. Bright, bold and diverse illustrations. Highly recommended for PK! along wit the other one--Wet Pet

[Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

It taught me that signs can be on mountains. It was a nice book.

[Melody Harmon]

I love these books! It's such a great way to build a beginning reader's vocabulary.

[Memory Toast · Rating 4 out of 5]

The adorable illustrations and funny sentences themed around 3 word families per book make this series a great one for an emerging reader.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for practicing word families!

[Annalise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read all by myself.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tyler is working on blends and this book is an excellent exercise. Great blends, easy sight words, and fun illustrations. I'm excited to explore the other books in this series!