A is for apple? B is for ball? Humbug! Forget about that hackneyed gobbledygook. In this lexicon oflinguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A is for alley-oop, B is for brouhaha, and L is for, well, lollygag ! Packed with quirky illustrations, fun trivia, and lists within lists, this is one humdinger of a dictionary.
L is for Lollygag
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Grade 6 Up—Budding and accomplished wordsmiths will delight in this specialized dictionary showcasing oft-overlooked gems of the English language. This omnibus opens with a plea to readers to help stem the tide of lost vocabulary, promising that "if you ever find yourself hornswoggled by the neighborhood rapscallion, you'll be able to look the diabolical rogue squarely in the eye, announce you'll no longer be a victim of his merciless machinations, and swagger away, leaving him flummoxed." Each definition is related with humor, sometimes including word origination and listing equally interesting synonyms. Prominent writers with the "gift of gab" are featured throughout, including William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Edward Gorey, and others. Black-and-white engravings juxtaposed with cartoons in Picassoesque profile give an old-fashioned yet offbeat air to this unusual compendium. The stylish design invites browsing while also emphasizing meaning; the word "behemoth" towers above the other text while the letters in "discombobulated" are unaligned. Put this hunky-dory title into the hands of curiosity-lovers and anyone looking to spice up his or her writing.—Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book as a gift from a friend today. She's a word nut like me, I love weird and unusual words. The words in the book will add color to your vocabulary or simply remind of some of the rarer words you've heard. It will make you laugh out loud saying some of them.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"L is for Lollygag" is simply a fun book. It's a quick read, but one that you'll want to re-read immediately. It was released by Chronicle Kids, but adults will find it entertaining as well--I know I did! While I knew most of the words it covered, it's a good reference for when you're looking for that perfect 19th century turn of phrase.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as a gift for someone; when I got it, I flipped through it to check it out and now I want one for myself! Neat little facts, tid-bits, good variety of words, lay-out of book is even fun. Definately reccomend this book!
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It is a clever and witty book. It is playful way to introduce children, co-workers, and close friends to share silly words that they enjoy.
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great little book of unusual wordage
I like the book. I don't like being required to write a review, just to rate it. Three more words... grrrr
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PLETHERA of clever words!
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Great even for young logophiles
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Quirky Words for Journal Writing
I bought this book to use for journal writing with my 3rd graders. I choose a word from the book, have them use it and underline it in their journals, and it's so much fun to hear... Read more
Published on May 15, 2010 by M. Godsey
