Words are everywhere! Come on this lively adventure to learn more about
how they can be shortened, extended, and even switched around. Meet ugly
words, colourful words, and words that just need a friend.The Art of
Words is a unique, fun and interactive story about the magic of words.
Two children and their adorable dog are illustrated playfully
interacting with letters and words, and discovering myriad word
functions and capabilities. Typography is a major feature and each page
shows words that are scaled, coloured, and positioned to enhance their
meaning and reflect the interplay of their verbal and visual aspects.At
only 100 words, this 'language through adventure' book is intended to
excite young children about language, especially the joy of words and
their capabilities. Visually, it depicts an imaginative natural world
with abundant greenery, stars, animals and flowers, and children
engaging in sports, adventure and STEM! The illustrations aim to embrace
and depict diversity in gender and race and cater to varied literacy
levels. The font choices are simple and clear, to ensure beginning
readers can engage confidently.Children, parents, carers and teachers
alike will delight in this quirky celebration of the joy and power of
words. Readers will come to appreciate the joy of making stories from
words, and will be reminded that even books that teach can be fun!
