About This Book
Marvin Terban's "Superdupers! Really Funny Real Words" is a delightful nonfiction chapter book that introduces children aged 4-11 to the fascinating world of etymology and vocabulary. It explains the meanings and often humorous origins of over 100 reduplicative and onomatopoeic words, such as "fuzzy-wuzzy" and "cancan," that are common in the English language. This book is perfect for sparking curiosity about language, building vocabulary in an engaging way, and showing that learning can be incredibly fun. It encourages children to appreciate the richness and playfulness of words.
Explains the meaning and origins of over 100 nonsense words that make the English language more colorful including such examples as "flip-flop," "fuzzy-wuzzy," "cancan," and "tutti frutti."
Discussion Prompts
1
What was your favorite 'superduper' word and why?
2
Can you think of any other words that sound silly but are real?
3
How do you think new words get invented today?
4
If you could invent a new 'superduper' word, what would it be and what would it mean?
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