Lines , Squiggles, Letters, Words — Written by Ruth Rocha, Illustrated by Madalena Matoso — From Enchanted Lion Books

"Lines, Squiggles, Letters & Words reminds us of what the world must look like to our kiddos who are still learning how to read, and how exciting it is when letters begin to combine and make sense. 'But the miracle continued to happen. Each new letter Pedro learned appeared everywhere he went.’ Literacy is indeed a miracle.” — Natalie d’Aubermont Thompson, Living by the Page ”If you’ve ever traveled internationally to a place where you don’t speak the language it can feel a little overwhelming at first. Simple things like deciphering shop and street signs takes more mental energy than normal. Which is exactly what I remember from my younger years, when first learning how to read. Then, almost suddenly it seems, symbols, shapes, and letters finally come into focus. And an entirely new world unfolds. One you can’t help feel a little excited about. Because now you can read every billboard and bus number with newfound wonder. Do you remember that sensation? Experience it once again