The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus - Jen Bryant

Descriere The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus - Jen Bryant

For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companionsNand it wasn't long before Roget began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Roget took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express what he thought. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words. Full color. \n2015 Caldecott Honor Book \n2015 Sibert Medal Winner \n \nFor shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. \n \nReaders of all ages will marvel at Roget's life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words. \n \n\n

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Eerdmans Books For Young Readers

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9780802853851

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