# Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? - Hardcover

by **Brian P. Cleary** (Author), **Brian Gable** (Illustrator)

**What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's a stockpile of compound words!**

Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes and Brian Gable's sidesplitting illustrations bring compound words to life. We've highlighted the compound words with colored type to make them easy to identify. _Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?_ overturns traditional grammar lessons. Read this book aloud with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.3 x 9 x 7.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 01, 2011

## Details

- **Price:** 16.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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