Embark on a fascinating journey through the English language with Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale, the latest book from celebrated wordsmith Tom Read Wilson. This delightful hardcover dictionary explores the captivating origin stories behind over 100 everyday words, making etymology accessible and fun for young readers.

• Explores the etymological route, definition, and word origin for four words from every letter of the alphabet, totaling over 100 word tales.
• Features an extended poem for one word per letter, perfect for reading aloud or enjoying alone.
• Includes timeless, characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris accompanying every word.
• Follow-up to the popular title Every Word Tells a Story.
• Ideal for sharing with friends and family or for independent reading.

Discover surprising origins, such as the word 'astronaut' meaning 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek, the Sanskrit origin of 'fart' ('pard'), and 'volcano' deriving from the Roman god Vulcan. This book unlocks a whole new side to language through beautiful stories and artwork.

• Brand: words & pictures
• Author: Tom Read Wilson
• Illustrator: Ian Morris
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 112 pages
• Publication Date: October 10, 2024
• Dimensions: 277 x 18 x 216 mm
• Weight: 294g
• Reading Age: 6 - 10 years
• ISBN-13: 978-0711291638

Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale is an abundant literary adventure designed to be dipped into and enjoyed repeatedly, making learning about language a captivating experience.