The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers
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Web ID: 19876321Adorable!
My daughter is still a little young for this one but I think I enjoyed it enough for the both of us. As with any Jeffers’ book the illustrations are adorable and I loved the concept of this story. Very unique and fun. Readers young and old will enjoy this one.
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Absolutely love it
Now this is quite an interesting and a bit quirky book. First of all the inside cover pages look like a dictionary (words in bold, pronunciation, and definition) but it isn't in alphabetical order. As you scan down a column of words you see that the bold words make up a sentence (with each word defined, but in a quirky, unusual, and interesting manner). Then the Dictionary Story actual starts with the idea that whilst other books tell an actual story, a dictionary doesn't even though it has ALL the WORDS used in a story. So one day the Dictionary decides to bring it's words alive for a story. Then in the midst of the "A" page, an Alligator breaks through the type fonts and the story emerges. (Of special note: the author/illustrator has the words virtually falling off the page from the destructive force of Alligator's bursting through.) As the story progresses through the pages, and the words from A to Z, Alligator sniffs a Donut that escapes and rolls just out of Alligator's bite. Well, you get the gist. This is a delightfully funny book. It has many opportunities for fun reading including reading the definitions of a plethora of words (bummer that the print is so small, but it's doable). I absolutely love this quirky book. I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
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Full of Humor and Heart
You know when you pick up an Oliver Jeffers picture book, you will be getting a top-notch, engaging story full of humor and heart. The Dictionary Story, created along with Sam Winston, will charm and entertain children and adults alike. Jeffers’ signature art shines. The book itself is beautiful; it makes a great gift for readers of any age.
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