Description
Book SynopsisIn 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 *
