Forlorn Corn: A Farm Fresh Adventure for Kids who Love Words is a rhyming picture book that teaches advance vocabulary to kids ages 4-8.
A lonely little ear of corn summons the bravery to venture into a vibrant garden where he meets five veggie friends, each with distinct personalities.
Literate Ladybug introduces each character with a simple definition of their descriptive name. For example, when Forlorn Corn first appears, Literate Ladybug says, "FORLORN means sad and lonely!" Additional "challenge words" are underlined throughout and defined in a back-of-book glossary. Through rhyming verse, children are naturally exposed to rich vocabulary like trepidation, elation, and astonished.
This engaging tale encourages young readers to embrace new words, seek new adventures, and celebrate friendship, and would be a great addition to any children’s bookshelf or homeschool library!
