The Hippopotamus Thesaurus: A Hefty Menagerie of Delectable Words

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This feast of storytelling, vocabulary, poetry, and prose allows children ages 6 and up to embark on a fantastic adventure through whimsical contextual definitions of extraordinary words. Unlike other children’s vocabulary books, The Hippopotamus Thesaurus is presented with the implicit trust that children have the ability to not only understand, but thoroughly enjoy complex language and ideas. At 102 pages, with over 100 hand-drawn, watercolor illustrations, this book is a labor of love aligned to one goal: to foster the curiosity and brilliance of young minds. Volume 1 of The Hippopotamus Thesaurus encourages children to dig into the richness of the English language while being impossibly fun to read, and impossible to explore without learning. Hidden riddles, an in-depth glossary, and loveable watercolor characters are all part of the first installment of The Hippopotamus Thesaurus, ready to be enjoyed down to the last morsel by early readers, parents, and educators alike. Furthermore, a full glossary at the back of the book provides an opportunity for readers to deepen their understanding by learning the dictionary definitions, classifications and etymologies of the featured words. This additional resource encourages curiosity and fosters a love of language exploration. With educational application in mind, the author has also provided an accompanying Educator’s Resource that can be found online with small modules that can be easily woven into any K-12 curriculum. Embark on an enchanting journey filled with delightful tales that spark the imagination. Let your mind wander through playful words, whimsical tales, and hidden riddles, all waiting to be discovered. Explore the wonders of language in a most delightful way, where words come to life in the most unexpected manner. Join us in this literary adventure!
ASIN: B0DCT6QT48
VSKU: DBV.B0DCT6QT48.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Vinson, Samuel Jennings|Vinson, Samuel Jennings
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.
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