The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

2025 AUGUST CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK

It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. “It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!”


With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins—but the real treasure isn’t what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it’s a must-have for young word explorers.

In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:

  • The Little i Who Lost His Dot
  • The Day Punctuation Came to Town
  • The Mighty Silent e!
  • Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds
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The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

2025 AUGUST CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK

It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. “It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!”


With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins—but the real treasure isn’t what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it’s a must-have for young word explorers.

In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:

  • The Little i Who Lost His Dot
  • The Day Punctuation Came to Town
  • The Mighty Silent e!
  • Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds
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The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

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Overview

2025 AUGUST CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK

It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. “It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!”


With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins—but the real treasure isn’t what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!

The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it’s a must-have for young word explorers.

In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:

  • The Little i Who Lost His Dot
  • The Day Punctuation Came to Town
  • The Mighty Silent e!
  • Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798893960716
Publisher: Familius
Publication date: 08/05/2025
Series: Language Is Fun
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 13 MB
Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range: 3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Kimberlee Gard is an award-winning children’s author who spent her childhood running from books instead of reading them. A learning disorder held her back until she was taught the tools to overcome her dyslexia. From this came Gard’s aspiration to write books for children that would bring about a love of reading and encourage even the most reluctant and struggling reader. Gard lives on a small farm in Colorado with her family and a gaggling group of barnyard friends. You can visit her at www.kimberleegard.com. Sandie Sonke is an illustrator with many published picture books, including the Language Is Fun series. She is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She currently lives in her hometown Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Kimberlee is an award-winning and best-selling children’s author of multiple picture books. She lives on a small farm in Colorado with her husband, sons, and a gaggle of barnyard friends. You can visit her at www.kimberleegard.com.

Sandie is an illustrator living in Rancho Cucamonga, California. She graduated with a BA in Studio Art from Cal State University—Fullerton in 2010. Wearer of many hats, Sandie is a freelance illustrator, wife, and mom to two inspirational souls. When she is not drawing, you can find her playing Legos with her kids or sipping coffee with her husband.

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