About This Book
From the acclaimed creators of "A Child of Books," this imaginative picture book explores what happens when a Dictionary, wishing to tell stories, unleashes her words as characters. The initial excitement turns to chaos as the words jumble and erupt in a "most enormous tantrum." This provides a gentle, metaphorical exploration of big feelings and how to find calm. Luckily, Alphabet steps in with a calming song, helping Dictionary understand the power of order and friendship. It's a beautiful story about creativity, managing emotions, and the magic of language, perfect for sparking conversations with young readers.
The much-anticipated new picture book from the best-selling, award-winning creators of A Child of Books. Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is to finally have an adventure on her very own pages! But what will she do when her characters collide and everything gets all in a jumble, causing the most enormous tantrum to explode? This isn't what she wanted at all! Luckily her friend Alphabet knows exactly what to do and sings a song that brings calm and order to Dictionary's pages once again.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think Dictionary wanted her story to be like?
2
Have you ever felt like everything was jumbled up inside you, like the words in the book? What helped you feel calm again?
3
Why do you think Alphabet's song worked so well to calm the words?
4
What are some ways we can help our friends when they are feeling frustrated or angry?
5
If your favorite book could come to life, what do you think would happen?
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