"The humorous, surprising, and joyful collective nouns that describe groups of animals"--
From a sleuth of bears solving a mystery to a parliament of owl judges, a romp of otters playing a game to a grumble of pugs exercising, this delightful picture book reveals the fun and surprising collective nouns of the animal kingdom in action!
Join author-illustrator Colter Jackson on a journey of animals on land, in the air, and at sea that’s sure to entertain and educate young readers. From sloths and elephants to whales and flamingos, come learn about the humorous, surprising, and joyful collective nouns that describe our favorite groups of animals.
A Sleuth of Bears features rhyming text and inviting watercolor illustrations that explore the many ways animals are busy all day, including a creep of tortoises commuting to work, a congregation of gators singing in a chorus, a colony of chinchillas sailing the sea, and a dazzle of zebras acting on stage. For animal-loving kids and eager language learners, this makes a beautiful gift that will be enjoyed again and again.
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"The mix of humor, detailed art, and unusual group nouns wins the day. Young logophiles will relish this witty, vocabulary-expanding tale ." -- Kirkus Reviews
Colter Jackson is the author-illustrator of the picture books Everyday Brave, The Rhino Suit, and Elephants Make Fine Friends. Her writing, comics, and illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Epoch, Tin House, and elsewhere. She lives in New York City.
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