Matt Sewell
A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings: Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom
Hardcover
(Ten Speed Press Sept. 5, 2017)
, 1st edition
"Most groups of wildlife can be described as a flock, herd, or shoal—but where is the fun in ending there?" — from the IntroductionWhether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a "sleuth of bears," keep your eyes open for a "watch of nightingales," and learn something new about a "school of whales." Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.
- ISBN
- 0399579397 / 9780399579394
- Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 12.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.6 x 0.8 in.
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