100 First Words for Little Bookworms

(Board book)

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A tongue-in-cheek board book with characters and terms that every bibliophile wants to teach to the next generation, with colorful illustrations by Kyle Kershner

You have a stack of unread books, but you still keep buying new ones. Your ideal evening would be spent reading on a cozy chair. And you know the book is ALWAYS better than the movie.

Congratulationsyoure a bookworm, and its your job to ensure the little ones you care about grow up to love books just as much as you do. Curated by bookworm Stephanie Campisi, author of Quacks Like a Duck, this collection of bookish words is the perfect addition to any home library. With references to classic and contemporary literature, adult and childrens books, 100 First Words for Little Bookworms is the ultimate collection of words every book lover should know from a young age.

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Fascinating, fun, and unique, "The 100 First Words for Little Bookworms" by the collaborative team of author/bookworm Stephanie Campisis and artist/illustrator (and fellow bookworm) Kyle Kershner is a delightful and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library board book collections for children ages 3-5. -- James A Cox * Midwest Book Review *
This bookworm learned she isn't as much of a bookworm as she thought, as she looked up several terms in this book which is as much a book for a board book loving child to an inquisitive adult. A smile will cross the older reader's face when encountering Beverly Cleary's Klickatat Street, and Winnie the Pooh's spelling of 'hunny', as childhood reading memories come to mind. Wonderings may occur when encountering the word droogs or exeunt. The entire book is a learning experience especially when shared with a middle schooler or high school student. Perhaps your high schooler has just read Grendel or the Picture of Dorian Gray. Both appear in the book, as do useful literary terms such as protagonist and hero's journey. Literary allusions abound, which is why bookworms will love sharing their knowledge while perusing this book with a child or a friend. This book would make an excellent stocking stuffer for any English teacher as well as a fun book to have in any setting. * Children's Literature *

Author Bio

Stephanie Campisi is an Australian author living in the US. Her picture books to date include the Kirkus-starred Ugly Dumpling, Luis and Tabitha, Very Lulu, Five Sisters, and Axolotls: Day to ZZZ. Quacks Like a Duck is her sixth book, and combines two of her very favorite Aussie things: platypuses and pavlovas. Kyle Kershner has loved drawing since he was a tot. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art and spends his days doing what he loves most: illustrating childrens books and making kid-friendly art.