Thesaurus Rex

by Laya Steinberg, Debbie Harter (Illustrator)

Overview

★ "Kids will enjoy the book just for the fun story...but it also works as an excellent introduction to synonyms" — School Library Journal

Follow this mischievous dinosaur as he frolics, rollicks, frisks and romps. Each colorful page introduces simple synonyms and a fun-filled way to build vocabulary and word recognition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841481807
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	03/01/2005
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	NP (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Debbie Harter has illustrated over 20 books for Barefoot, including the beloved Bear series. As a child, Debbie would "lose herself in books (as long as they had pictures)" and hopes to continue doing so until she's very old. She lives in Cornwall, England.

Editorial Reviews

★ "Kids will enjoy the book just for the fun story...but it also works as an excellent introduction to synonyms" — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

A delightful romp through the world of words (language, vocabulary, terminology) as readers follow young Thesaurus Rex through his busy day exploring his world and the words that can be used to describe his actions. "Thesaurus Rex starts his day stretching, reaching, extending, bending. Uh oh, his pants need mending!" There are four synonyms for each word, and at least one of these will be familiar. Steinberg has chosen excellent synonyms that will help children extend their vocabulary-foraging, slither, frolic, gnaw, scour, hurtle. Marvelous onomatopoeia is used throughout, as when he gets stuck in the mud: "Thesaurus Rex calls his Mom: howl, yowl, squeal, and shout. Whoosh, plop! She pulls him out." The humorous illustrations are brightly colored and will help young children see the meanings of the new words. Harter is a master at depicting facial expressions-readers will have no trouble in identifying with the dinosaur tyke. Great, super, terrific, cool. (Picture book. 2-7)

Kirkus Reviews