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Use Your Words
Use Your Words! Go on an adventure that’ll tickle funny bones while teaching the importance of verbal expression! Ramesh and Suresh are two brothers that think speaking in gibberish is way more fun than using their words. But when they end up lost in a strange land where everyone speaks only in gibberish, will they change their tune? Set against the backdrop of Holi, the Festival of Color, this story is nonstop multicultural fun for young readers. Subhash Kommuru, the award-winning author of The Magic of Friendship, pairs with the lively illustrations of Nayan Soni for this festive frolic. Pick up a copy for your little reader today!
34 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2016
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Subhash Kommuru
13 books237 followersSubhash and Sujata hail from India. They migrated to the United States along with their memories of childhood and youth. Now that they are parents, just like every immigrant they crave to introduce their child to the culture and values of their upbringing. Yet it is challenging to teach something while you are in the midst of adjusting to a different culture yourself.
Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea!
These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.
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Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea!
These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.
Visit us on www.KommuruBooks.com
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KommuruBooks
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kommurubooks
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October 19, 2018
The book is about two brothers who trilingual but still choose to speak in gibberish with their mother even when this behaviour use irritate her . The book further proceeds into adventure where the kids finds themselves in situations where the roles are reversed and they have to face gibberish .
It is interesting book and can be used to teach children manner and importance of good speech
It is interesting book and can be used to teach children manner and importance of good speech
January 17, 2017
Two young brothers, Ramesh and Suresh, are able to speak three languages, but prefer to talk a nonsensical type of gibberish at home. After being sent to their room for refusing to engage in proper small talk with their mother, the boys become disruptive, jumping on their bed until a portal opens up, pulling them into a different realm. The creatures that Ramesh and Suresh encounter know only one word, and use it every single time the brothers ask them a question. The boys become annoyed, but soon discover that the creatures only know that one word. Ramesh and Suresh decide to educate the creatures in the art of conversation, teaching them several easy sentences in English so they might be understood by others. The brothers also learn about why it is so important to properly communicate.
Well written and beautifully illustrated, Use Your Words teaches children about the importance of proper communication. When parents are making small talk, asking about a child’s day and what they learned in school, regardless of which language is used at home, they are literally interested in being involved in their child’s lives. To have the child talk nonsense in return, in a language that they know their parents will not understand, becomes a tiresome bore rather quickly, but until the roles are reversed, the children cannot understand what all of the fuss is about. I like the cultural flavor which has been added to Use Your Words as well. Subhash Kommuru has given a general glossary at the beginning and a wonderful recipe at the end of the book, enabling the reader to gain some cooking experience and linguistic knowledge in Hindi culture. I enjoyed the important message which Use Your Words brings to the younger generation and recommend it to readers aged 4-8 years, so they might learn how to properly partake in the art of proper conversation.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
Well written and beautifully illustrated, Use Your Words teaches children about the importance of proper communication. When parents are making small talk, asking about a child’s day and what they learned in school, regardless of which language is used at home, they are literally interested in being involved in their child’s lives. To have the child talk nonsense in return, in a language that they know their parents will not understand, becomes a tiresome bore rather quickly, but until the roles are reversed, the children cannot understand what all of the fuss is about. I like the cultural flavor which has been added to Use Your Words as well. Subhash Kommuru has given a general glossary at the beginning and a wonderful recipe at the end of the book, enabling the reader to gain some cooking experience and linguistic knowledge in Hindi culture. I enjoyed the important message which Use Your Words brings to the younger generation and recommend it to readers aged 4-8 years, so they might learn how to properly partake in the art of proper conversation.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
December 24, 2016
Ramesh and Suresh are two brothers from India. They speak 3 different languages, but they insist on speaking gibberish to their mother. This makes their mother very angry, so when they refuse to "use their words," their mother sends them to their room.
While they are in their room, the brothers go on a magical journey to a land filled with strange creatures that speak nothing but gibberish. During their time in this land, the brothers learn a valuable lesson about why using your words is important for communicating with others.
Opinion:
I liked the general plot of this story, and the references to Hindu culture and Holi, the festival of colors, were interesting. In the front of the story there was a glossary of the Hindu terms and a blurb about Holi, which was neat and helpful!
I found the part of the story where the boys traveled from their room to the strange land a little odd. It just didn't seem to make sense. There was no explanation for why this portal may be opening. I feel a little more description to this part of the story would make it more believable, even though it is a fantasy.
This story would be fabulous for parents who have children who think it is cute to speak in gibberish or baby talk. It would also be good for teachers who have students who are learning English and try to communicate just by using hand gestures. This is a good book, and I would recommend it to others.
Reviewed by a LitPick student book reviewer Age: 12
While they are in their room, the brothers go on a magical journey to a land filled with strange creatures that speak nothing but gibberish. During their time in this land, the brothers learn a valuable lesson about why using your words is important for communicating with others.
Opinion:
I liked the general plot of this story, and the references to Hindu culture and Holi, the festival of colors, were interesting. In the front of the story there was a glossary of the Hindu terms and a blurb about Holi, which was neat and helpful!
I found the part of the story where the boys traveled from their room to the strange land a little odd. It just didn't seem to make sense. There was no explanation for why this portal may be opening. I feel a little more description to this part of the story would make it more believable, even though it is a fantasy.
This story would be fabulous for parents who have children who think it is cute to speak in gibberish or baby talk. It would also be good for teachers who have students who are learning English and try to communicate just by using hand gestures. This is a good book, and I would recommend it to others.
Reviewed by a LitPick student book reviewer Age: 12
February 1, 2017
I received an electronic copy of this book through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Ramesh and Suresh are trilingual but drive their mother crazy speaking gibberish at the supper table. When they are sent to their room, they travel to a strange land with creatures who only speak one word. This drives them just as crazy as they drove their mother. The boys teach the creatures how to communicate with language and in doing so, learn the importance of using real words at home. The book is fun because it set against Holi, the Festival of Colors. It is a good opening to a discussion about language and communication.
Ramesh and Suresh are trilingual but drive their mother crazy speaking gibberish at the supper table. When they are sent to their room, they travel to a strange land with creatures who only speak one word. This drives them just as crazy as they drove their mother. The boys teach the creatures how to communicate with language and in doing so, learn the importance of using real words at home. The book is fun because it set against Holi, the Festival of Colors. It is a good opening to a discussion about language and communication.
January 10, 2017
This was a very interesting yet very good ebook to teach kids to use words and not gibberish !
What a great teaching and fun ebook this was,v that I wish to recommend it for five stars and for any kids like these two brothers who seemed to have learned a lesson here. I received this ebook for free and in return, here is my honest review. Super job Subhash! By Angela
What a great teaching and fun ebook this was,v that I wish to recommend it for five stars and for any kids like these two brothers who seemed to have learned a lesson here. I received this ebook for free and in return, here is my honest review. Super job Subhash! By Angela
May 29, 2017
Use Your Words is about two boys who speak English, Hindi, French and their very own gibberish. When their mother cooks a special meal to help celebrate Holi, she asks what they think about her food and they simply respond in gibberish. Frustrated with their lack of responses, they are sent to their room where they fall into a dream land and end up with aliens who can only speak one gibberish word. As they spend time with the aliens and grow frustrated themselves, they teach the aliens a handful of words while also realizing they should begin to use theirs, with their own mother.
The illustrations lacked a bit for me but the overall, the message in the book was very sweet.
*I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations lacked a bit for me but the overall, the message in the book was very sweet.
*I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 7, 2017
I thought that this was quite a good book that encourages children to talk using words and not gibberish. The images ae nice and bright - 3 stars from me.
February 6, 2017
Despite knowing numerous languages, two brothers like to talk gibberish, which pisses Mom off enough to ground them. They don’t care, they go to their room and bounce on the bed until it’s broken so bad they open a hole in reality and end up with some not-so-scary looking creatures who also like to talk gibberish.
Here’s a line you don’t read often: “Then it bent over and held both of its noses.”
The cartoony drawings are helped by the fact the story is Holi (the Indian festival) themed.
I found it a little silly at times, went to extremes for what could have been an easily-taught lesson.
Here’s a line you don’t read often: “Then it bent over and held both of its noses.”
The cartoony drawings are helped by the fact the story is Holi (the Indian festival) themed.
I found it a little silly at times, went to extremes for what could have been an easily-taught lesson.
March 28, 2017
Use Your Words
by Subhash Kommuru
Two brothers think that gibberish is a funny joke until transported to another world that all that is spoken is gibberish. The brothers learn that not understanding each other causes more problems than they expected.
by Subhash Kommuru
Two brothers think that gibberish is a funny joke until transported to another world that all that is spoken is gibberish. The brothers learn that not understanding each other causes more problems than they expected.
April 18, 2017
Use Your Words is a creative and entertaining tale that uses fun characters to teach children the importance of being respectful and using real words to communicate instead of babbling.
When Ramesh and Suresh sit down to dinner mom asks them about their day. The boys respond with nonsense words and mom soon becomes exasperated and sends them to their room. Once there the boys continue with their gibberish and soon discover themselves transported to a strange land with even stranger creatures. Eager to learn where they are the boys ask the odd inhabitants, but only get a response full of crazy talk. It doesn't take long for the boys to realize why mom was so frustrated with their gibberish. Now, the boys must convince the strange beings to use their words.
I found the book to be a very enjoyable read with simple text and engaging illustrations. Young readers will easily understand the story's message and hopefully learn a thing or two from Ramesh's and Suresh's adventure.
I highly recommend picking up a copy.
When Ramesh and Suresh sit down to dinner mom asks them about their day. The boys respond with nonsense words and mom soon becomes exasperated and sends them to their room. Once there the boys continue with their gibberish and soon discover themselves transported to a strange land with even stranger creatures. Eager to learn where they are the boys ask the odd inhabitants, but only get a response full of crazy talk. It doesn't take long for the boys to realize why mom was so frustrated with their gibberish. Now, the boys must convince the strange beings to use their words.
I found the book to be a very enjoyable read with simple text and engaging illustrations. Young readers will easily understand the story's message and hopefully learn a thing or two from Ramesh's and Suresh's adventure.
I highly recommend picking up a copy.
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