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101 Collective Nouns

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101 Collective Nouns by Jennifer Cossins explores the fascinating world of the English language's collective nouns. This educational and beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to the quirky and imaginative terms used to describe groups of animals, people, and objects, enriching language learning with fun and creativity.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a love for language and a curiosity about the fascinating and sometimes whimsical words used to describe groups of animals. It's a delightful educational journey through the world of collective nouns, beautifully illustrated and engaging for both adults and children alike.

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A gaze of raccoons? A smack of jellyfish? A loveliness of ladybirds? Join us for an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom. Featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, as well as a brief history of collective nouns, this hard cover book will delight children and adults alike.

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A beautifully illustrated picture book featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun - from the 2017 CBCA shortlisted author/illustrator of A-Z of Endangered Animals.

A tribe of kiwis? A smack of jellyfish? A wisdom of wombats? Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins.

Featuring 101 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, as well as a brief history of collective nouns, this book will delight children and adults alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734417961

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Jennifer Cossins is a 2017 CBCA shortlisted Tasmanian artist and writer with a passion for nature, the animal kingdom and all things bright and colourful. A born and bred Tasmanian, Jennifer also designs homewares, textiles and stationery, which she stocks in her store in Hobart, Red Parka. Jennifer's books include A-Z of Endangered Animals, 101 Collective Nouns, and The Baby Animal Book.

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