Official Review: The Word Collector by Evelyn Dunbar Webb

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Re: Official Review: The Word Collector by Evelyn Dunbar Webb

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This book sounds absolutely adorable! It'll also be perfect for when I (eventually) have kids. I was bookish and shy as a kid, so I'd be able to relate perfectly even as an adult. Thank you for the insightful review.
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This sounds very interesting. I think i will get this book to my little cousin to help widen his vocabulary...
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I am not interested in children's books nor I have younger siblings/relatives to read this to. So, I'll probably will not be reading this one. Regardless, thank you for the review.
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This book will make kids enjoy reading and help learn new word,its a good book because it's both educational and fun and it's not even limited to the kids alone, but also for adults who would like to increase their vocabulary knowledge.
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I loooooove kids books as BOTDs! They’re so fun and quick to read, and almost make me wish I had kids! Thanks for the great review!
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I have two adorable kids. My biggest longing for them is that they get into the reading culture. So this book is a must-read for them, I hope they become like their mommy and be bookworms. I love the attention to detail and the artistic illustrations. The simple writing makes it comprehensive for the kids. I agree with you on, the educational value being the biggest takeaway. Thank you for your review, it makes the book more appealing.
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The depth of meaning added to the description of the book, in the 'Official Review: The Word Collector, Evelyn Dunbar Webb', by the reviewer, makes it a choice of every reader!
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This is a wonderful looking book! As an English teacher, I'm always looking for books to teach children about the different parts of speech, and I think this could be a great addition to my bookshelves. Thanks for a great review :)
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This sounds to me like the perfect children's book, combining learning and life lessons with wonderful illustrations. I wish my boys were still at the age to read this one. I'm looking forward to reading it myself! Thanks for your great review.
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Thanks for the nice review.
I definitely think that kids will love this book especially the handwritten words in bordered lines. It helps the children how to write them too.
It was fun reading it. The whole thought of the picture book too.
Learning new words leads to reading, singing and writing. Furthermore, enhancing communication skills.
The illustrations are fantastic too.
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Great review, great book for our children to learn new words, their meanings and how to share them out freely.
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This sounds terrific! Wish my kids were still young enough to need a vocabulary primer.
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Sounds good.. and so original. Definitely a beautiful way for the kids to learn and remember new words.. and birds. 🤗
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Post by Lynsaysamson31 »

A great childrens book and what a lovely review. I agree with you about the illustrations they are just adorable. The attention to detail also. Also the hand written words that Priscilla had collected. My kids are still to young for this i will recommend to anyone with a child of age.
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I was intrigued by the artwork as well. I love that you emphasize the educational value of this book and how this book can be used for word associations and expanding the vocabulary of young children in the classroom or at home.
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