Description
Book SynopsisBecome a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 zany words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features captivating words selected by the masterminds at Britannica to highlight the best of the English language.
Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence and interesting trivia about the word's usage or etymology. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned.
This wonderfully wordy book will add pizzazz to any vocabulary and turn whippersnappers into lifelong word lovers.
Trade ReviewRead Plus reviewed and highly recommended
Word of the Day. “
Britannica's Word of the Day is a small, yet compact hardcover book that will be a wonderful addition to a librarian or teacher’s daily routine, or be placed in a school, public or classroom library. Every day a new and challenging word is introduced in an engaging manner. The bold and colourful illustrations are humourous and graphic in style. Each month is clearly defined and easy to find. * Read Plus *
This compact book is sure to widen the vocabulary of any young (or old!) wordsmith. A word is shown for each day of the year, teamed with a comprehensive definition and wonderfully zany illustrations”. * The Guardian *
