BeakSpeak, A Fable & Language Workbook

By Peggy Marceaux

A diverse group of young chickens will learn to understand each other better in this colorfully illustrated story.
BeakSpeak is designed to help young people accept their differences and build confidence, through speech validation.
In-depth discussion, alongside enclosed questionnaire sheets (with suggested answers), Ms. Marceaux’s goal is to enhance communication skills which will help young people succeed in their future relationships and careers.

This book uses chickens to illustrate how the English language doesn’t have to be complicated and confusing for children
•Guides teachers, parents & students through correcting common speaking errors
•Teaches critical thinking skills
•Builds confidence and social awareness
•Makes students think for themselves instead of relying on stereotypes
•Demonstrates how kindness defeats Bullying
•Provides workbook questions and suggested answers

Download printable worksheets direct from publisher! www.ErinGoBraghPublishing.com/books/beakspeak

• Language: English
• Publisher: Erin Go Bragh Publishing
• Release date: Apr 12, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463776698

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© Copyright © 2019 BeakSpeak by Peggy Marceaux

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

ISBN: 978-1-941345-30-6 HB

ISBN: 978-0-463776-69-8 SW

ASIN: B07Q33GPQV

Erin Go Bragh Publishing

Canyon Lake, TX

Manufactured in the United States of America

Printed and Bound by Ingram

Book Design by Kathleen’s Graphics

The text of the book is Amarante & Comic Sans MS

Illustrations by Mike Forshay

Original Character Designs by Debbie Marceaux in 2009

Download printable worksheets for classrooms at:

www.ErinGoBraghPublishing.com/books/beakspeak

Acknowledgements:

I would like to say a special thank you to my wonderful sister-in-law, Debbie Marceaux, for creating the template for our characters. Her vision helped our illustrator bring these characters to life. There has never been one thing I’ve ever asked of Debbie that she hasn’t found some way to deliver, even while caring for a family and holding down a full-time job. The character template is just such an example.

As well, I’d like to thank friends and teachers, Ann Farmer and Danettte Bermea, for giving of their time and skills to edit the manuscript. I would be remiss, of course, not to thank my partner-in-crime, Jo Beth McElrath, who always provides emotional, and oftentimes financial, support. Finally, I must give the bulk of my appreciation to my publisher Kathleen Shields, whose guidance, encouragement and expertise has enabled this little book to take shape and breathe. She has been a godsend, an inspiration and a joy with whom to work.

This little book has been a dream of mine since I started raising and loving