Absurd Words - by Tara Lazar (Paperback)

About the Book

"This revolutionary dictionary-thesaurus hybrid puts more than 750 high-level, wondrous, and wacky words in fun, engaging, and hilarious context"--

Book Synopsis

Turn curious kids into confident communicators with the hilariously brilliant vocabulary book that transforms language learning into pure fun.

Absurd Words is the definitive vocabulary builder for kids ages 8-12 who crave words with flavor. Packed with over 750 quirky, clever, and downright ridiculous words, this full-color illustrated, laughter-fueled reference is more than just educational, it's unforgettable. Designed for middle-grade readers and loved by educators, parents, and word nerds alike, it's a must-have for any child ready to level up their language skills.

If your child has ever giggled at "gobbledygook" or asked what "persnickety" means, this is their dream book.

Inside This Award-Winning Language Adventure:

• Organized by playful themes: From "Shenanigans & Monkey Business" to "Feelings & Fizzle," find words by vibe, not alphabet
• Hilarious, memorable example sentences: No more dry definitions--these are words kids will actually use
• Etymology and fun facts included: Inspire curiosity about where words come from and how they evolve
• Perfect for educators, homeschoolers, and parents: A versatile tool for language arts, creative writing, or back-to-school prep

Whether it's lighting a creative spark in the classroom or making wordplay a nightly ritual, Absurd Words turns language into a playground. It's the gift that keeps on giving--at school, at home, and at every unexpected moment a perfect word is needed.

Review Quotes

"...exuberant, lighthearted, and friendly" -- Youth Services Book Review

"...playful fun. Huzzah!" -- Booklist

"A must have for library classrooms... A fun and kinetic title that will have readers using vocabulary that will astound listeners! " -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED

"A razzle-dazzle roster of locutions sufficient to warm the heartstrings of any logophile." -- Kirkus Reviews

"My favorite new vocabulary book... " -- Imagination Soup

"Word nerds are going to love this book!" -- School Library Connection