The Gecko Without An Echo, Cheryl Denise Bannerman
The Gecko Without An Echo, Cheryl Denise Bannerman
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The Gecko Without An Echo
A Tale of Friendship and Discovery

Author: Cheryl Denise Bannerman

Narrator: April Doty

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/11/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Calling all parents of budding bookworms and beginner readers! Are you ready for an enchanting adventure that will captivate your child's imagination and teach them valuable lessons about communication and friendship? Look no further!Meet Earl the Squirrel and Tim the Gecko, the most unlikely pair of pals you'll ever encounter. They live in a cozy tree by the shimmering bay, where the gentle rustle of leaves and the soothing lull of the water provide the perfect backdrop for their heartwarming tale.Tim, the carefree gecko, is overjoyed to explore the lush woods with his squirrel buddy, Earl. They scamper through the greenery, sharing secrets and giggles, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. But there's one teeny-tiny problem that tugs at Tim's little gecko heart. Whenever he shouts his name, there's no echo of his own voice. No reply. Nada!What happens next, you ask? With every step they take, your child will be drawn into a world of wonder and discovery, sharing in the excitement of each revelation. But this delightful story is more than just an adventure; it's a key to unlocking the world of reading for your toddler or school-age child. The clever use of rhyme and rhythm throughout the tale makes it a perfect tool for helping young readers hear the sounds and syllables in words. With each page turned, your child will be one step closer to becoming a confident reader!So, if you're looking for a story that combines the magic of friendship with the gift of literacy, "The Gecko Without an Echo "-Finalist in the Chanticleer Little Peeps Early Readers Fiction Award-is the perfect choice. Share this enchanting adventure with your child and watch as their love for reading blossoms like the leaves on a sunny spring day.

Reviews

This is a very cute book. My two year old loved the rhyming and sing-reading along to the words. The illustrations are playful and fun. This book would be great for emerging readers. I also love how the words are outlined in white so they are easier to find and read on the pages versus just hidden i......more

My consideration for almost all books is whether or not I could imagine a better version, and if I thought about this a bit I think I could. (Imagine one, that is – not present one. I'm not that big-headed.) For one, the clipped little couplets used make it a little awkward for the verse narrative t......more

3.5 stars. This has a very sweet message about the constancy of friendship and making one's own voice heard. The illustrations are also quite lovely. They're colorful, lively, and have lots of detail to keep kids engaged. It would be a nice story for pre-K and early elementary children. The book is......more