Thesaurus Rex

Paperback

Synopsis

This playful dinosaur will "slither, skid, slide and glide" his way into children's hearts! Encourage children to explore synonyms with the loveably cheeky Thesaurus Rex, who has an irresistible way with words. Action-verb and noun synonyms feature throughout Laya Steinberg's energetic text which, paired with award-winning Debbie Harter's vibrant watercolors, will engage boys and girls alike. The alliteration, repetition and rhyme featured in this delightful book will also help to foster speaking and listening skills.

Author

Written by - Laya Steinberg

Illustrator

Debbie Harter has illustrated over 20 books for Barefoot, including the beloved Bear series. As a child, Debbie would "lose herself in books (as long as they had pictures)" and hopes to continue doing so until she's very old. She lives in Cornwall, England.

Praise

★ "Kids will enjoy the book just for the fun story...but it also works as an excellent introduction to synonyms" — School Library Journal