21 Picture Books About Words: Stories To Enrich Your Childs Word Power

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a rich and extensive vocabulary. From the time they are born, we talk to them and introduce them to the world, identifying everything they see, touch and do. And, of course, we read to them, which not only exposes them to the beauty and power of words, but also allows us to share the warmth and intimacy of enjoying stories together.

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The following literary treasures are charming stories that sneak into advanced vocabulary in creative ways! Browse through the titles below and you’re bound to find some that are perfect for your child.

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21 picture books about words

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The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds Jerome is a word lover who collects words of all kinds – “short and sweet” and “two-syllable treats!” This book relays the magic and power of words and the idea that one can love and appreciate words! Readers just might be enticed to become word collectors, too. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Miss Alaneus and the Debra Frasier Vocabulary Disaster A humorous story about a girl named Sage who gets a bit confused by the word “miscellaneous.” Her misunderstanding leads to an embarrassing moment, but with a little help, Sage averts disaster at the school vocabulary parade! Advanced vocabulary is woven into this fun story, which has inspired teachers and schools around the world to add vocabulary parades to their annual school event calendars! available: amazon | the book deposit

the king it rained by fred gwynne the title of this one is a vocabulary lesson in itself! In this fun story, a girl imagines the things her dad has told her: a king that “rained” for forty years, roads that have “forks” and a “mole” on his nose. Homonyms and idioms have never been so much fun! This is just one of author Fred Gwynne’s fun and educational “pun” stories. available: amazon | the book deposit

crime rhyme by jon burgerman once upon a time, a thief committed a crime. Everything he stole was replaced by a rhyme! Hammy’s new hat was changed for a cat! Arney’s comfy chair was swapped for a bear! Packed with the silliest rhymes and puns, this hilarious interactive story will have younger readers cracking up! but can you solve the mysterious ending?!! available: amazon | the book deposit

take away the a by michael escoffier a word is completely transformed if you take away just one letter: without the a, the beast is better and without the w, the witch is itchy! a fun, totally irreverent and very clever alphabetic exploration of how letters form words to communicate ideas, with witty and comical illustrations to match. available: the book deposit

Lexie the Word Wrangler by Rebecca Van Slyke Lexie is the best wrangler west of the Mississippi—the best WORD wrangler, that is! Always creative and sometimes silly wordplay pairs perfectly with lively illustrations to engage children with clever celebration of words and their meanings. Includes fun with compound words, anagrams, word chains, puns and misspelling! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Words from Max by Kate Banks Max’s brother, Benjamin, collects stamps; el’s brother karl de el collects coins. max also wants to collect something and decides to collect words. Benjamin boasts of having a thousand stamps. Karl is a few coins short of five hundred. but a thousand stamps are but a heap of stamps, and many coins are but a heap of money. a lot of words, however, can be much more because a lot of words can make a story. available: amazon | the book deposit

stegothesaurus by bridget heos stegothesaurus is a word-loving dinosaur who can’t help but blurt out big words. When his brothers describe a mountain as big, Stegothesaurus calls it gigantic, gigantic, and goliath. Stegothesaurus’ brothers don’t share his love of language, so when he meets a word-loving allothesaurus, he feels like he’s found a soulmate. however, the allotosaurus might not be the true friend the stegotesaur dreamed of! available: amazon | the book deposit

paul levitt’s book of heavy words a collection of 26 stories, one for each letter of the alphabet, this book uses clever plots with “joke” endings to make difficult words understandable . pronounceable and memorable for children up to 9 or 10 years old. For example, a circus manager looking for new talent finds a skilled ice-skating hippo named Cora. he declares, “boy, that cora can skate!” (The word resplendent means “bright or showy in technique or style”). teachers and parents will appreciate the use of puns, mnemonics, and pronunciation tips. The sequel strong words, too offers more of the same! available: amazon | the book deposit

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Judith Henderson’s Traveling Dust Ball While sweeping the floor, Davey and his dog Abigail must deal with a pesky dust ball. Suddenly, they are carried by the wind and on various magical journeys, each with a few strong words. on their travels to countries around the world, they see one phenomenon after another. Like its predecessor, The Lost Donut, this second book in the series features a sprinkling fairy and her helpers, who appear on every page to sneak in big words. available: amazon | the book deposit

The Boy Who Loved Words by Roni Schotter Selig’s friends make fun of his word-collecting hobby and his parents worry about his future. But he finds a purpose for his word collection, one that helps and inspires others. A Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner, this book weaves wonderful words such as periphery and tantalizing into a beautiful tale about being true to yourself and finding joy and purpose in your passions. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Thesaurus Rex by Laya Steinberg Thesaurus Rex has an irresistible way with words, encouraging young children to explore action-verb and noun synonyms through his playful and energetic adventures across the pages. The fun word romp incorporates alliteration, rhyme and repetition, well supported by the bright, colourful illustrations. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

fancy nancy by jane o’connor nancy is a young lady who loves all things fancy, even the use of fancy words! In this story, the first in a series of books, we meet Nancy, who loves to write her name with a quill pen and loves the color fuchsia. As the words appear in the story, Nancy explains, “That’s a fancy word for ‘feather'” or “That’s a fancy word for ‘purple’.” Each book in the fancy nancy series, including fancy nancy and the posh puppy and fancy nancy: splendiferous christmas, has a delightful plot and message for children and makes learning “fantastic” words fun and effortless. available: amazon | the book deposit

Carmine, A Little More Red by Melissa Sweet In this story, Carmine, a young woman also known as Little Red, rides her bike to Grandma’s house for alphabet soup. Although she is warned not to dawdle, she is distracted by the many exquisite wonders she sees along the way. With each turn of the page in this modern take on “Little Red Riding Hood”, a fascinating new word is woven into the story and since Carmine is also “a dreamy painter” who loves all shades of the color red, the illustrations are captivating! available: amazon

more picture books about words

While the following titles are not shared as fictional stories, they are still great picture books for kids to build vocabulary through word play and exploration.

Big Words for Little Geniuses by Susan and James Patterson Why should your little genius’s first word be cat when it can be catawampus! Start your child off with an early love of reading with this fun book of big words that are wonderfully fun to say! With delightful illustrations, kids and adults alike will have fun trying to pronounce this tricky collection of words. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

101 collective nouns by jennifer cossins an aurora of polar bears? a bouquet of hummingbirds? a jellyfish strike? a wisdom of wombats? Equally charming and informative, this beautifully illustrated journey through the animal kingdom is a delight for children of all ages. available: amazon

the lost words of jackie morris & robert macfarlane around the world, the words of nature are disappearing from the lives of children. lost words oppose the disappearance of wild childhood. Featuring acrostic spell poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and hand-painted illustrations by Jackie Morris, this enchanting book captures the irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages. available: amazon | the book deposit

What a Wonderful Word: A Collection of Untranslatables from Around the World by Nicola Edwards Have you ever wished there was a word for friends that are like family to you? Did you know that there is a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing to go to the bathroom? or for when you search for something in the water using only your feet? This carefully curated collection of untranslatable worlds from around the globe celebrates the magic of language and the fascinating cultures from which they descend. available: amazon | the book deposit

my epic book of words of life: 1000 words to live by mrs. wordsmith this is not your average dictionary. it’s a dictionary, but it’s also a manual for any kid who wants to live a truly epic life. From emotions to math, from food to philosophy, from making a big mess to cleaning up, this dictionary gives kids the words they need to express themselves in every aspect of life. available: amazon | the book deposit

in a word: 750 words and their fascinating stories and origins by rosalie baker organized into 16 chapters with catchy titles like ‘military madness’, ‘glorious gadgets & great grub’ and ‘exceptional expressions ‘, in a word, provides the historical context and origins of 750 interesting words and phrases.available: amazon | the repository of books

word games and games: jokes, riddles, daffynitions, tairy fales, rhymes and more word games for kids by richard lederer explore the wacky world of word games with word games, word games, word substitution games and much more. available: amazon | the book deposit

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