Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day – Merriam-Webster Shop

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Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 boffo words along with definition, pronunciation, and captivating trivia! Features 12 free audio downloads—a story-a-month—from well-known celebrity raconteurs. Featuring the vocal talents of Rachel Bloom, David Harbour, and Soledad O’Brien.
Ages 8-12. Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 crackerjack words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features boffo words selected by the masterminds at Merriam-Webster to highlight the best of the English language. Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a definition, pronunciation, part of speech label, and interesting trivia about the word. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned. This book features 12 free audio downloads so kids can hear each month’s story read aloud by celebrity narrators including Rachel Bloom, David Harbour, and Soledad O’Brien. This delightfully challenging and surprising book will turn word aficionados into passionate logophiles! Title: Merriam-Webster's Word of the DaySubtitle: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your HumerusFormat: HardcoverCopyright: 2021Pages: 352Size: 7” x 6 1/2”ISBN: 978-0-87779-123-2 Also available from: Download Free Activity Sheets Explore all our free downloads