When There Are More Than Two - by Buzz McClain (Paperback)

About the Book

The English language is full of wonderfully weird names for groups of animals. This book introduces those words to children.

Book Synopsis

A PACK of wolves and a SCHOOL of fish are things you already knew, but what are other animals called WHEN THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO? This whimsical rhyming children's book teaches young readers ages 2-7 (and maybe a few of their adult companions) the concept of collective nouns while engaging them with colorful, witty, and thoroughly delightful illustrations of animals doing the darnedest things. It's 32 pages of educational mirth.

Review Quotes

A kindle of kittens? A leap of leopards? A knot of toads?

Let the giggles (and learning) begin! The English language is full of wonderfully weird names for groups of animals. When There Are More Than Two brings them to life for children through lively rhymes and whimsical illustrations.

Written for ages 2-7, this playful picture book introduces early readers to collective nouns in a way that is fun, memorable, and easy to understand. Children will laugh, learn new vocabulary, and delight in repeating the whimsical animal group names aloud.

Perfect for:

• Read-aloud storytime
• Preschool and early elementary classrooms
• Animal lovers
• Vocabulary building
• Gift giving for young readers