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Gus the Gulping Goat
Targeting the g Sound
Series: Speech Bubbles 1
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Ideal for children working on speech sound development or phonological awareness, including those receiving speech therapy or experiencing speech sound delays. A helpful resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers supporting early speech skills.
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Speech Bubbles 1 is the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists, parents/carers, and teachers to provide sound awareness activities for children.
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Gus the Gulping Goat is a delightful story about Gus, a goat with a love for gulping yoghurt. But what happens when he finds he's not the only fan? Has Gus finally met his match?
This charming picture book targets the /g/ sound and is part of the Speech Bubbles 1 series. Each book in this series focuses on specific speech sounds within an engaging narrative.
The series is valuable for children receiving speech therapy, those with speech sound delay or disorder, or simply as a fun activity for developing speech sound awareness and phonological skills. It's ideal for use by parents, teachers, or caregivers with young children.
With bright, colourful illustrations and an entertaining story, Gus the Gulping Goat offers an engaging activity that supports sound awareness. Be sure to explore other titles in the series, each designed to target different speech sounds.
Series: Speech Bubbles 1
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780367185282
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 March 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 15 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 60g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Melissa Palmer is a Speech Language Therapist. She has worked for the Ministry of Education, Special Education in New Zealand from 2008-2013, with children aged primarily between 2 – 8 years of age. She also completed a diploma in children’s writing in 2009 studying under author Janice Marriott, through the New Zealand Institute.
Melissa has a passion for articulation and phonology, as well as writing and art, and has combined these two loves to create Speech Bubbles.
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