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Is it an adverb? Noun? Verb? Meaning? This new word ashimpa — discovered in an old dictionary — takes off and people start using it, but no one can quite figure out its exact meaning as it’s used everywhere for all things! Quirky illustrations will delight readers of all ages … and they just might add ashimpa or even perlimpent to their own vocabulary.

Ashimpa: The Mysterious Word

Catarina Sobral

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Fiction

Published:

2025

A trio of wandering, word-loving wombats travel through a rather dull forest, enlivening it with wonderful words and inspiring a young duckling. By the end of their travels, the duckling has motivated others and even created a “duck-tionary” which, of course, is included. The animated language and jaunty illustrations are sure to enthuse young wordsmiths.

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

Beth Ferry

Illustrator:

Lori Nichols

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Fiction

Published:

2025

My First 100 Science Words

Chris Ferrie

Illustrator:

Lindsay Dale-Scott

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Nonfiction

Published:

2020

Seven families, each distinct and different, go about their daily activities — ranging from grocery shopping to going to the doctor. Each scenario is presented in illustrated double-page spreads, with items labeled and briefly defined. The different families come together naturally in various places to create a search-and-find game on top of vocabulary building.

Merriam-Webster’s Ready-for-School Words

Hannah Campbell

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Nonfiction

An affable start concludes with zest and zeal in this oversized volume which welcomes wordsmiths. Dip in or go through the alphabetic presentation of words that are likely unfamiliar to young readers. The part of speech (explained in the beginning) and pronunciation is included before the understandable definition. Illustrations enliven and enhance the entire presentation in this playful look at language.

The Dictionary of Difficult Words

Jane Solomon

Illustrator:

Louise Lockhart

Age Level:

9-12

Genre:

Nonfiction

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Ashimpa: The Mysterious Word

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

My First 100 Science Words

Merriam-Webster’s Ready-for-School Words

The Dictionary of Difficult Words

Book Finder

Ashimpa: The Mysterious Word

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

My First 100 Science Words

Merriam-Webster’s Ready-for-School Words

The Dictionary of Difficult Words

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