Word Fun
A playful picture book that makes grammar fun, using quirky stories and colorful illustrations to help kids understand and remember the 8 parts of speech.
$19.95
Quantity:
In a Curriculum Kit
Nonconsumable
Nonreligious
Supplemental Material
2026 Second-Grade Curriculum Kit
Word Fun
Instead of treating grammar as a list of rules to memorize, Word Fun introduces the eight parts of speech through humorous stories, colorful illustrations, and imaginative "If you were a..." scenarios. As children explore nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions, they discover how each part of speech functions in everyday language through memorable, playful examples.
The engaging illustrations and conversational approach make abstract grammar concepts easier to grasp, while the story-based format encourages children to connect what they're learning to the words they encounter in reading, writing, and conversation.
Whether your child is meeting the parts of speech for the first time or needs a fresh way to review them, Word Fun provides an approachable introduction that builds understanding without feeling like a traditional grammar lesson.
By combining humor, storytelling, and clear explanations, Word Fun helps your child develop a stronger understanding of language while discovering that grammar can be both useful and enjoyable.
How to Use Word Fun
- Read one section at a time, focusing on a single part of speech before moving on to the next. The short, story-based format makes it easy to fit into your day as a read-aloud, language arts supplement, or independent reading activity.
- After reading, talk about examples of that part of speech in everyday life. Point out nouns during a walk, listen for interesting verbs in a favorite story, or notice descriptive adjectives during conversation. These simple connections help grammar move from the page into real-world language.
- Encourage your child to revisit favorite sections. The humorous stories and memorable illustrations make repeated readings enjoyable while reinforcing important grammar concepts.
- Move at whatever pace works best for your family. Some children enjoy exploring one part of speech each week, while others prefer to read the entire book and return later for review.
Whether used as an introduction to grammar or a lighthearted supplement to a language arts program, Word Fun helps your child build a stronger understanding of how words work together—all through stories, illustrations, and plenty of laughter along the way.
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Authors: Michael Dahl & Nancy Loewen
Age Recommendation: 7-9
Grade Recommendation: 2nd-4th
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781404844261
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2008
Made in: China
“Word Fun makes learning about the different parts of speech fun. From nouns and verbs to conjunctions and interjections, Word Fun has them all!” Read the Review
- April 2, 2026
Karolyn B.
Entertaining way to learn about different parts of speech. My student especially enjoyed the application activities at the close of each chapter. I prefer that my family not use many of the words included in the interjection chapter so that is why I removed 1 star.
- February 19, 2026
Great Book!
Steph H.
Word Fun is a great way to introduce or review the parts of speech. It is well written and fun. We are working our way through this book for the second time this year. If I forget, my son will remind me to read this one. We will definitely refer back to this one time and again!
- February 16, 2026
We disagree
Tricia
My kid wants me to give this 2 stars, but it's really well done and hasn't actually been met with resistance.
- July 18, 2024
Excellent
Sara W.
Honestly it was good review for mom and dad! We read thru the year for 5 & 7 year old and referred back often as needed. Great book to have for years to come.
- April 20, 2024
Great book
Tabitha E.
It's a fun book. It's a nice way to introduce the concept without the pressure of lecturing.
- March 19, 2024
Love this book, but be gentle with it!
Elizabeth D.
I LOVE this book, it is so much fun! Just beware of the binding, it is super flimsy and needs to be handled gently.
- March 11, 2024
Rachelle
We use this book once a week between lessons. We love to play the games with each chapter. We have made it through the book twice now. I have even learned parts of speech that I forgot. The graphics are great in the book.
- February 28, 2024
Lovely way to teach parts of speech
Brook M.
Fun and engaging way to teach parts of speech through stories. Also has fun activities to reinforce each “lesson”.
- February 12, 2024
A FAVORITE at our House
Vanessa H.
This book is constantly being pulled off the shelf, even when it's not in the lesson rotation, because it's just so much fun to read. The book covers all of the parts of speech in quite a bit of depth - but kids don't realize how much grammar they are learning because they are having so much fun with the story. This book knocks it out of the park!
- July 19, 2023
Wonderful book
Aerie B.
This book is so fun and thought my son a lot. It will be great to look back at and practice. Such a creative way to teach and fun bright colorful pictures.
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