Every Word Tells a Story by Tom Read Wilson
In Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinaryetymology, word origin and a definition.
“An A-Z of etymological explorationFull of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *
'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *
“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *
“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *
“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *
"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *
'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *
“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *
“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *
“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *
"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *
Tom Read Wilson is a TV presenter, actor, and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, where he studied Musical Theatre and performed in plays and musicals all over the world, Tom stole the nation’s hearts as the hilarious receptionist on Celebs Go Dating. Tom continues to be a regular on our TV screens, among other things, having won Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1), placed 2nd on Celebrity Best Home Cook (BBC1), and appearing on a multitude of shows such as The Wheel (BBC1), 8 out of 10 Cats (Ch4), and Celebrity Juice (ITV). Aside from professional pursuits, supporting the Arts and green initiatives is a great passion for Tom; he is an active campaigner for Wildwood and The Kent Wildlife Trust, as well as an Ambassador for Acting For Others. Tom is a devout logophile who hosts a regular podcast Tom Read Wilson has words with… and has been posting his Word of Day videos since 2016. Find Tom on Twitter and Instagram @TomReadWilson.
Ian Morris is an illustrator based in Manchester, England. His eloquent ink drawings capture characters with extraordinary wit and charm. In 2017, Ian was recognised by the Association of Illustrators in their Top Upcoming Image Makers. He is a regular contributor to Prospect Magazine. His debut picture book 'The Library Book' is published by Thames & Hudson.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711277519 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711277516 |
| Title | Every Word Tells a Story |
| Author | Tom Read Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |