Hotte und das Unzelfunzel

When Mrs Wurm, the class teacher, draws a big U on the blackboard, all the children think of something to say. Only Hotte doesn't answer. He is always soooo tired on Monday mornings. So he puts his thumb in his mouth and starts drinking. But then Unzelfunzel appears, a strange creature with frond ears and a big nose. And a little later, Hotte comes up with lots of very special words that have a U in them!

Anne Steinwart's funny language play story has long been a classic for first-time readers. It impressively demonstrates what can be done with letters and sounds beyond &rdquo,language work&ldquo.