A Curious Menagerie
Of Herds, Flocks, Leaps, Gaggles, Scurries, and More!
On Sale: 06/11/2019
A Curious Menagerie
Of Herds, Flocks, Leaps, Gaggles, Scurries, and More!
On Sale: 06/11/2019
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About the Book
From a flamboyance of flamingos to a mischief of mice, this gorgeous picture book introduces readers to sixty collective animal nouns in a fun and unusual way!
Illustrated with show-stopping collage art by acclaimed author-illustrator Carin Berger, A Curious Menagerie is a delightfully engaging read-aloud sure to delight and expand vocabularies.
In this extraordinary picture book, acclaimed and award-winning author-illustrator Carin Berger introduces readers to sixty unusual and engaging collective nouns, from an ambush of tigers to a loveliness of ladybugs.
With stunning collage artwork and a playful and educational text, this is a perfect choice for storytime as well as bedtime sharing. A Curious Menagerie is just right for fans of Peter Reynolds and Mac Barnett. A note about the origin of the collective nouns featured in the book is included.
Critical Praise
“Collective nouns are the singular focus of this straightforward picture book. . . .Lovely collage illustrations, featuring playful use of shapes and patterns in sophisticated color palettes.” — Kirkus Reviews
“The lighthearted, layered illustrations and alliterative text make studying grammar almost as much fun as that barrel of monkeys depicted in the final spread!” — Booklist
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062644572
- ISBN 10: 0062644572
- Imprint: Greenwillow Books
- On Sale: 06/11/2019
- Pages: 40
- List Price:21.99 CAD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Nature & the Natural World / General (see also headings under Animals)
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / General