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Sound words are words that when said out loud, they sound almost like that word. An example of a sound word is the word “moo,” which is close to the sound of a real cow. Sound words have a long, fancy name called onomatopoeia (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh).

Where did the ancestors of the Inca come from? How did the Inca Empire develop? Who was the founder of the Inca civilization? What caused the downfall of the Inca?

My name is Jace. It is the perfect name for a ninja. I’m visiting a museum and looking at a ninja in his protective armor. It looks awesome. Is that gold teeth? Did he lose his real teeth in battle? I touch the metal mask, wishing I could go back in time and be a ninja. Suddenly, I go back over 300 years to ancient Japan in 1637, and now I really am a ninja.

My name is Orion. I am walking by a river. I’m thinking that I ought to be an otter. Suddenly, lightning flashes. After the lightning storm stops. A gray otter sticks his head out of the water and winks at me. He whistles and says, “You ‘otter’ be an otter!” Suddenly, I’m in the river. I’ve turned into a brown otter. Wow!

My name is Abbigail. On the sandy beach, I pick up a big seashell and put it to my ear. I love to hear the echo of the ocean’s roar. Suddenly, the shell whispers one word, "Mermaid." I find myself swimming at the bottom of the ocean! My legs are gone. Instead, I have the body of a mermaid and a big smile on my face.

This is a top-secret document only for certain eyes. Soon the planet Earth will be wiped out. Meet tonight at the swamp two miles past the red barn. Pass the word around only to certain ears.

On the sandy beach, I pick up a big seashell and put it to my ear. I love to hear the echo of the ocean’s roar. Suddenly, the shell whispers one word, "Mermaid." I find myself swimming at the bottom of the ocean! I pick up a beautiful, yellow starfish and put it in my hair. My legs are gone. Instead, I have the body of a mermaid and a big smile on my face.

Kids have fun trying to understand these illustrated funny sayings. There are many that they may not have heard. On the other hand, they may hear these funny sayings without understanding their meanings. This book may be used as a self-quiz.

A Miller and his family live in a wind mill on top of a hill. The miller, his son, and their donkey are going into town to buy supplies. Along the way they meet many people who give them advice that is confusing. Who should they listen to? What lesson or moral will they learn on their journey into town?

The three little pigs each build a house. Along come a wolf. What will happen next?