Adapted from Mother Tongue this stunningly illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries.
Perfect for ages 8 to 80!
Every day, you do something incredible, and I bet you barely ever think about it: you speak.
But have you ever wondered why the English language turned out like it did? If so, this is the book for you. It will also answer some VERY important questions . . .
Why do we have the Vikings to thank for words like glitter and sky?
Why did LOL used to mean little old ladies?
And why did no one know what majestic meant until Shakespeare came along?
In this epic journey through words, rhymes – and even a few jokes – Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing.
Get ready . . . because the story of the English language is an EXTRAORDINARY one.
“A surprisingly fresh take on the classic children's ABCs book.” A “Best Book of 2019.” —Vanity Fair
A fun way to inspire children’s imagination and creativity!” —Serena Williams
“Art connects us all on the deepest level and this book will inspire young minds.” —Ken Griffin, founder & CEO of Citadel, trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, and trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art
Learn the alphabet through fine art!
Spark your child’s creativity and curiosity with this delightfully curated alphabet book featuring some of the world’s most iconic paintings.
In this collection, your child will discover artwork by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, and many others. Help them locate the earring in Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring, teach them different colors while examining Monet's Water Lilies, and count the pieces of fruit in Cezanne's The Basket of Apples.
With a fun rhyming scheme and large, colorful text, ABCs of Art will inspire your budding art lovers as they learn the alphabet and new words by finding objects in paintings. Then, as your child grows, you can read the playful poems aloud together and answer the interactive questions that accompany each painting. Lees meer
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