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A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns - by Colter Jackson (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- From a sleuth of bears solving a mystery to a parliament of owl judges, a romp of otters playing a game to a grumble of pugs exercising, this delightful picture book reveals the fun and surprising collective nouns of the animal kingdom in action!
- 4-8 Years
- 9.1" x 11.2" Hardcover
- 60 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
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About the Book
"The humorous, surprising, and joyful collective nouns that describe groups of animals"--Book Synopsis
From a sleuth of bears solving a mystery to a parliament of owl judges, a romp of otters playing a game to a grumble of pugs exercising, this delightful picture book reveals the fun and surprising collective nouns of the animal kingdom in action! Join author-illustrator Colter Jackson on a journey of animals on land, in the air, and at sea that's sure to entertain and educate young readers. From sloths and elephants to whales and flamingos, come learn about the humorous, surprising, and joyful collective nouns that describe our favorite groups of animals. A Sleuth of Bears features rhyming text and inviting watercolor illustrations that explore the many ways animals are busy all day, including a creep of tortoises commuting to work, a congregation of gators singing in a chorus, a colony of chinchillas sailing the sea, and a dazzle of zebras acting on stage. For animal-loving kids and eager language learners, this makes a beautiful gift that will be enjoyed again and again. SWEET & FUNNY NATURE BOOK FOR KIDS: An engaging read-aloud, A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns engages young readers on a learning journey to find out how groups of animals (with charming and hilarious names) spend their busy days. ANIMAL ART: Expressive, playful, and joyful, Colter Jackson's illustrations will delight young and old alike. An accomplished artist, her work has been published in the New York Times' Modern Love column, Epoch Magazine, Tin House, Bellevue Literary Review, and more. She is the author of several children's books, all featuring wild and wonderful animals. VOCABULARY BUILDER: Informative and entertaining, this funny take on wildlife offers an excellent opportunity to explore nature with children and add terrific new words to their vocabulary. Perfect for:- Kids who love animals and nature
- Parents and educators seeking fun and informative books for children
- Gift-giving for kids ages 4 - 8
- Readers who enjoy clever zoology books like The Atlas of Amazing Birds and An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Review Quotes
"The mix of humor, detailed art, and unusual group nouns wins the day. Young logophiles will relish this witty, vocabulary-expanding tale ." -- Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Colter Jackson is the author-illustrator of the picture books Everyday Brave, The Rhino Suit, and Elephants Make Fine Friends. Her writing, comics, and illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Epoch, Tin House, and elsewhere. She lives in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 11.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 60
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Colter Jackson
Language: English
Street Date: May 6, 2025
TCIN: 94494441
UPC: 9781797233031
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-6384
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 11.2 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds
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