In the world of print and type,
There are words you need to know just right.
Margin is the space on the page,
Where letters and words can engage.

Kerning is the space between,
Letters in a word, a sight unseen.
Oblique means angled, slanted down,
A letter with a fancy crown.

Ligatures are when letters combine,
In a special way, a design so fine.
Orphans are words that stand alone,
At the bottom of the page, all on their own.

Points are how small letters can be,
Tiny dots on a page, easy to see.
Picas are units of measurement,
For printing words with great refinement.

Modern typefaces are sleek and new,
With clean lines that shine through.
Leading is the space between lines,
Making text easy to read and find.

So, young ones, as you learn to read,
These words will help you to succeed.
In the world of print and type,
May your love of reading always take flight.

Reflections

1. What was the name of the curious cat in the story?
2. What inspired the cat to go on an adventure?
3. What challenges did the cat face on her journey?
4. How did the cat make new friends during her adventure?
5. What did the cat learn about the world around her?
6. Did the cat return home after her adventure, and if so, what did she bring back with her?
7. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
8. Have you ever been on an adventure like the curious cat? If so, what did you discover?