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Herds of Words presents a colorful collection of collective nouns for animals, people, and objects, each illustrated to bring the terms to life. Readers discover whimsical names such as a parliament of owls, a crew of sailors, and a fleet of ships, making it an engaging resource for building vocabulary and sparking curiosity about language.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia MacCarthy
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