Product Description
by Carin Berger (Author), Carin Berger (Illustrator)
From a flamboyance of flamingos to a mischief of mice, this gorgeous picture book introduces readers to sixty collective animal nouns in a fun and unusual way
Illustrated with show-stopping collage art by acclaimed author-illustrator Carin Berger, A Curious Menagerie is a delightfully engaging read-aloud sure to delight and expand vocabularies.
In this extraordinary picture book, acclaimed and award-winning author-illustrator Carin Berger introduces readers to sixty unusual and engaging collective nouns, from an ambush of tigers to a loveliness of ladybugs.
With stunning collage artwork and a playful and educational text, this is a perfect choice for storytime as well as bedtime sharing. A Curious Menagerie is just right for fans of Peter Reynolds and Mac Barnett. A note about the origin of the collective nouns featured in the book is included.
Front Jacket
Have you ever wondered what to call a group of giraffes? Many mice? Lots of leopards? Read this book and find out!
What's this book about anyway?
It's about collective nouns.
What are collective nouns?
Names for different animals when they are together in groups. There are 64 collective nouns in this book!
--BooklistBack Jacket
Have you ever wondered what to call a group of giraffes? Many mice? Lots of leopards? Read this book and find out!
What's this book about anyway?
It's about collective nouns.
What are collective nouns?
Names for different animals when they are together in groups. There are 64 collective nouns in this book!
