Why is a Tiger a Tiger?: A Bestiary of Etymology

Why is a Tiger a Tiger?: A Bestiary of Etymology

Author(s): Dave Buchen
Publication date: January 30, 2018
ISBN/Barcode: 9781984336767
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 88
Series: Why Is a Word a Word?
Volume: 1

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The stories behind the names for over 70 animals are revealed accompanied by paper cut illustrations. What doan ant's name and a trout's name have in common? How about the walrus and the hippopotamus? And what does the sound of a partridge flying remind you of?

Kidsbookreview.com says: "The book is a must-read for anyone fascinated with words and word origins... [The] illustrations...are mesmerising and would utterly entrance babies...[A] stunning, collectible book that would serve priceless purpose both at home and in the school library."

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