# A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings: Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom - Hardcover

by **Matt Sewell** (Author)

**"Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal--but where is the fun in ending there?" -- from the Introduction**

Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a "sleuth of bears," keep your eyes open for a "watch of nightingales," and learn something new about a "school of whales." Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.

### Author Biography

MATT SEWELL, who has been described as the Banksy of the bird world, is an avid ornithologist and artist. He is the author of _Owls_, _Our Garden Birds_, _Our Woodland Birds_, _Our Songbirds_, and _Penguins and Other Seabirds_ and has illustrated for the _Guardian_ and _Big Issue_ among many other publications. His art has been exhibited in London, Manchester, New York, Tokyo, and Paris.

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 7.6 x 5.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 05, 2017

## Details

- **Price:** 14.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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