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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!
Price: $18.99
Pages: 32
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Imprint: EK Books
Publication Date:
04 May 2021
Trim Size: 9.50 X 10.00 in
ISBN: 9781925820843
Format: Hardcover
“The Art of Words is a unique, fun and interactive story about the magic of words.”
- National Library of Australia's Newsletter,
“I'm so grateful to the publisher for sending this sneak peek at what's sure to be a huge hit with the teachers and caregivers of aspiring young readers. Brilliantly illustrated, this simple text beautifully explains all of the wonderful things that words can do.” - Corner on Character
"The Art of Words is a celebration of the power of words, letters and punctuation. It highlights how they can be rearranged to convey different emotions and meanings and tell stories. Words can be found everywhere and this book exudes joy and excitement as a boy and a girl play with them." - Story Snug
"Robert Vesico and Joanna Bartel have written and illustrated some beautiful words in this clever, funny and enlightening book." - Armadillo Newsletter
“The Art of Words is a picture book that has all the right words in all the right places. It is suitable for children 4 to 8 years old and is a wonderful resource for a classroom for grades preschool to year 3.” - Buzz Words
“The perfect book for young readers as well as an excellent learning tool book for Early Childhood teachers and parents who will appreciate the power of punctuation and the joy of learning lots of exciting WORDS.” - It’s A Librarians Life
“Words can be sculptured and treasured, collected and cherished – and if placed in just the right way can create the awesome wonder of a story. A book after my own heart.”- What Book Next?
A book full of words and art and artful words! The visual poetry style intertwines the words of the book with the illustrations, guiding your eye across thematic settings and charming images. For early readers, this is a nice one to work through together, finding the words wherever they may be hiding on the page. - The Space magazine (ECC)
“The Art of Words is a delightful invitation for the emerging reader (and writer) to explore the world of words.” - Educating Young Children
“A fabulous and delicious book, and it’s all about learning words” - Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York., Storytime with Fergie and Friends
“I'm so grateful to the publisher for sending this sneak peek at what's sure to be a huge hit with the teachers and caregivers of aspiring young readers. Brilliantly illustrated, this simple text beautifully explains all of the wonderful things that words can do.” - Corner on Character
"The Art of Words is a celebration of the power of words, letters and punctuation. It highlights how they can be rearranged to convey different emotions and meanings and tell stories. Words can be found everywhere and this book exudes joy and excitement as a boy and a girl play with them." - Story Snug
"Robert Vesico and Joanna Bartel have written and illustrated some beautiful words in this clever, funny and enlightening book." - Armadillo Newsletter
“The Art of Words is a picture book that has all the right words in all the right places. It is suitable for children 4 to 8 years old and is a wonderful resource for a classroom for grades preschool to year 3.” - Buzz Words
“The perfect book for young readers as well as an excellent learning tool book for Early Childhood teachers and parents who will appreciate the power of punctuation and the joy of learning lots of exciting WORDS.” - It’s A Librarians Life
“Words can be sculptured and treasured, collected and cherished – and if placed in just the right way can create the awesome wonder of a story. A book after my own heart.”- What Book Next?
A book full of words and art and artful words! The visual poetry style intertwines the words of the book with the illustrations, guiding your eye across thematic settings and charming images. For early readers, this is a nice one to work through together, finding the words wherever they may be hiding on the page. - The Space magazine (ECC)
“The Art of Words is a delightful invitation for the emerging reader (and writer) to explore the world of words.” - Educating Young Children
“A fabulous and delicious book, and it’s all about learning words” - Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York., Storytime with Fergie and Friends