Finally, Warnock provides a free educational activity book, downloadable from the Toys Overboard website. This free e-book features a Creative Commons license allowing teachers and parents to reprint, copy, and use the pages from the activity book. This added bonus makes the educational potential of this book really come to life. It features coloring book and art pages; geography, grammar, and vocabulary builders; and problem-solving exercises.
As a supporter of literacy programs and education, the author is encouraging people to donate copies of his book to local libraries and elementary schools, who can then download the free educational activity book to use with their students.
The main drawback to the book is that the publisher only offers it in a softcover and has opted for a "print on demand" model for distributing this book. This means you probably won't find a copy at your local bookstore and you'll need to order it online to get it faster unless you can pester the manager at your local bookstore to stock this title.
I recommend Toys Overboard for its beautiful original illustrations, engaging story, and timeless rhyming verse.
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