101 Collective Nouns

101 Collective Nouns
Author: Jennifer Cossins
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780734417978

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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 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.

A Compendium of Collective Nouns

A Compendium of Collective Nouns
Author: Woop Studios
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-09-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781452108230

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This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.

101 Collective Nouns

101 Collective Nouns
Author: Jennifer Cossins
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780987594648

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An Unkindness of Ravens

An Unkindness of Ravens
Author: Chloe Rhodes
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1782433171

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Collective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, but have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from?

A Dazzle of Flamboyance

A Dazzle of Flamboyance
Author: Wendy Hayden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2020-06-13
Genre:
ISBN:

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Did you know that a group of Pandas is called an Embarrassment? Aren't you glad that you know it now? From the silly to the absurd (A Stench of Skunks? Really?) but always educational. A Dazzle of Flamboyance is a fun way to learn the collective nouns used to name groups of animals. Fun for fans of animals. Bright, colorful illustrations with cute animals. Super silly but also educational.

A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns

A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns
Author: Matt Sewell
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1473529840

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A charm of goldfinches, an ascension of larks, a school of dolphins, a cloud of bats, a murder of crows. All these and more are portrayed in this enchanting new book by much loved artist Matt Sewell, playing on the theme of collective nouns for animals. Illustrated with Matt’s inimitable watercolours, and imbued with a love of his subjects that will resonate with people everywhere and of all ages, this book is a great gift for nature and art lovers. Accompanying each illustration is a playful, quirky description of each groups' personality that readers cannot help but smile at. Sewell's unique witty take on the subject, and delicately vivid illustrations make for a lovely addition to his collection of pocketable books.

A-Z of Endangered Animals

A-Z of Endangered Animals
Author: Jennifer Cossins
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0734418000

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This beautifully illustrated full-colour picture book is packed with interesting facts and is perfect for young conservationists and students with a keen interest in the world around us. On this journey through the alphabet, you will encounter some of the world's most beautiful, rare and endangered animals, from the majestic Amur tiger and the curious kakapo, to the misunderstood Tasmanian devil and the shy zebra duiker. Come on an illustrated expedition through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. A 2017 CBCA Honour Book.

An Exaltation of Larks

An Exaltation of Larks
Author: James Lipton
Publisher: Viking Adult
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1991
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

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A collection of "terms of venery," collective nouns. The origin of some of the terms is explained, and more than 250 of the terms are illustrated with engravings by Dürer and Grandville and others.

A Flamboyance of Flamingos

A Flamboyance of Flamingos
Author: Jennifer Cossins
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780734419859

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A wisdom of wombats? A loveliness of ladybirds? A flamboyance of flamingos? Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with award-winning Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins. Featuring 28 full-colour animal illustrations, each with its very own collective noun, this book will delight children and adults alike.

The Ultimate Animal Counting Book

The Ultimate Animal Counting Book
Author: Jennifer Cossins
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780734418852

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Can you count one blue whale? Probably. How about 16 lions? Or 44 penguins? Or 100 fairy flies? Join CBCA Award-winner Jennifer Cossins on an expedition through the animal kingdom, counting one to 100 and collecting fascinating animal facts along the way. Discover the colour of a zebra's skin under its stripes, how a tapir uses its nose as a snorkel when it swims, and that cranes are famous for their dancing! Beautifully illustrated with full-colour pictures of animals great and small, from all over the world - from the familiar wombat and sea turtle to the unusual gerenuk and caracal - THE ULTIMATE ANIMAL COUNTING BOOK is an utter delight.