The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words
Aug 2025 · Abrams
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2025 AUGUST CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK
It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. “It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!”
With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins—but the real treasure isn’t what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!
The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it’s a must-have for young word explorers.
In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:
It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. “It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!”
With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins—but the real treasure isn’t what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!
The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it’s a must-have for young word explorers.
In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:
- The Little i Who Lost His Dot
- The Day Punctuation Came to Town
- The Mighty Silent e!
- Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds
About the author
Kimberlee Gard is an award-winning children’s author who spent her childhood running from books instead of reading them. A learning disorder held her back until she was taught the tools to overcome her dyslexia. From this came Gard’s aspiration to write books for children that would bring about a love of reading and encourage even the most reluctant and struggling reader. Gard lives on a small farm in Colorado with her family and a gaggling group of barnyard friends. You can visit her at www.kimberleegard.com. Sandie Sonke is an illustrator with many published picture books, including the Language Is Fun series. She is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She currently lives in her hometown Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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