As the boy tries to repeat the list on his way, he mixes the list up more and more with every repetition, and of course, in the end, he does forget the bacon. Any child who's ever tried to remember something important will identify with this boy. Teachers will find good examples of rhyming words and nouns. The child can then think through the riddle and attempt his own answer before turning the page to see the author's. Because a moles digs.
E is for whale.
Because a whale is enormous. This book has been popular with teachers and parents alike because it's fun for children, who may discover better answers than the author's. Most of the author's answers contain good examples of verbs, and the constant use of the question mark reinforces the concept of interrogative sentences. See also Favorite Picture Books Investigate the Five in a Row Curriculum , based on the best in picture books. Written by a naturalist, these exciting stories show animals interacting in scientifically accurate ways as to natural enemies, type of home, foods eaten, habits, and special characteristics.