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Book Synopsis

In Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.



Trade Review
“An A-Z of etymological exploration. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *
'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *
“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *
“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *
“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *
"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *

Every Word Tells a Story

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    A Hardback by Tom Read Wilson, Ian Morris

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      Book details

      Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
      Published 4 October 2022
      ISBN-13 9780711277519
      978-0711277519
      ISBN-10 0711277516
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      Children & Teen Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.



      Trade Review
      “An A-Z of etymological exploration. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *
      'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *
      “Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *
      “Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *
      “the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *
      "The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *

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