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What a Wonderful Word

by Nicola Edwards, Luisa Uribe   |  Ages 8-11
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Discover untranslatable gems across cultures.

"What a Wonderful Word" is a little treasure chest filled with linguistic jewels. As a book-keeper at Thryft, I think you'd be charmed by the way it opens up the world through words that don't have direct translations. It's not just a book; it's a collection of cultural insights and anecdotes that'll make you see language in a whole new light, and it's adorned with beautiful artwork to boot. Whether you're a language lover, a trivia buff, or simply curious about the idiosyncrasies of different cultures, this book is likely to delight you with every page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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What a Wonderful Word

by Nicola Edwards, Luisa Uribe   |  Ages 8-11
Regular price ₱589.05
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per
ISBN: 9781848576452
Publisher: 360 Degrees
Date of Publication: 2018-04-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 4.51
(rated by 379 readers)

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Did you know there is a word for friends who are like family? And for searching for something in the water using only your feet? This collection of untranslatable words from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from.
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Discover untranslatable gems across cultures.

"What a Wonderful Word" is a little treasure chest filled with linguistic jewels. As a book-keeper at Thryft, I think you'd be charmed by the way it opens up the world through words that don't have direct translations. It's not just a book; it's a collection of cultural insights and anecdotes that'll make you see language in a whole new light, and it's adorned with beautiful artwork to boot. Whether you're a language lover, a trivia buff, or simply curious about the idiosyncrasies of different cultures, this book is likely to delight you with every page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.