Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from by Skipworth, Patrick

Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781912920181)

Vendor: Patrick Skipworth
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from by Skipworth, Patrick

Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from

$18.99
Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from by Skipworth, Patrick

Literally: Amazing Words and Where They Come from

$18.99
Format: Hardcover
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A stunning non-fiction picture book about the origins of the English Language. You'll be surprised at the global and cultural diversity hidden in the words we use every day!

Did you know that English words come from all over the world? And often their meanings have changed over time? Find out about the journeys of a selection of words from the English Language in this amazing visual resource. Each word is paired with a two-page spread illustration, which takes inspiration from the origins of the word itself.

Author Patrick Skipworth has carefully selected words with a diversity of origins from all around the globe: some are derived from phrases ("companion" - the Latin for "with bread"), some from actions or behaviours ("caribou" - meaning "snow shoveler" in Mi'kmaq, an indigenous language of eastern Canada), and some from sounds or onomatopoeia ("Kookaburra" - Australian Aboriginal languages).

With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language. The perfect book for budding linguists aged 7 - 11 to learn about the origins and meanings of the English language.



Author: Patrick Skipworth
ISBN-10: 1912920182
ISBN-13: 9781912920181
Publisher: What on Earth Books
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.50h x 11.20w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2020
School Library Journal 05/01/2020 pg. 78
By Patrick Skipworth
By Patrick Skipworth
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Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures, their histories, and their languages. Today, Patrick is a children's book editor, but he likes to write his own books when he can. Some of his favorite topics are prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots, and legends from far away places. Patrick's favorite word is "mosaic."

Nicholas Stevenson's personality and past are as colorful as his illustrations. Now living in London, he spent years in the Seychelles "dressing like Peter Pan most days." Nicholas produces lively, engaging, mysterious and deeply painterly work for the publishing and music industries.

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