The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt
A Picture Book about Compound Words
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-64170-885-2 (ISBN)
Description
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It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. "It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!"
With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins-but the real treasure isn't what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!
The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it's a must-have for young word explorers.
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It all started when Bulldog found a mysterious piece of paper. "It must be a treasure map. And it must lead to gold!"
With Dragonfly by his side, the hunt begins-but the real treasure isn't what they expect. As they explore, they uncover the magic of compound nouns: mailbox, backpack, jellyfish, and more!
The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt is a delightful romp through language, filled with clever wordplay, adorable characters, and a surprise ending that will leave readers giggling. This newest addition to the Language Is Fun! series helps children understand how compound words work while celebrating curiosity, teamwork, and discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading, it's a must-have for young word explorers.
In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:
The Little i Who Lost His Dot
The Day Punctuation Came to Town
The Mighty Silent e!
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds
Reviews / Votes
In this story of animals on a search for gold, complete with humorous twist ending, each page-turn separates the two parts of a compound noun ("DRAGON.../...FLY"; "SUN.../...FLOWER"). The clever concept adds a tactile element to learning that compound nouns are combinations of two shorter words. Cheerful pastel-hued illustrations add appeal. * The Horn Book *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Sanger, CA
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Illustrations
32 pages of full-color illustration
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 462 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
406 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64170-885-2 (9781641708852)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
08/2025
Familius
€14.99
Available for download
Persons
Kimberlee Gard is an award-winning children's author who spent her childhood running from books instead of reading them. A learning disorder held her back until she was taught the tools to overcome her dyslexia. From this came Gard's aspiration to write books for children that would bring about a love of reading and encourage even the most reluctant and struggling reader. Gard lives on a small farm in Colorado with her family and a gaggling group of barnyard friends. You can visit her at www.kimberleegard.com. Sandie Sonke is an illustrator with many published picture books, including the Language Is Fun series. She is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She currently lives in her hometown Rancho Cucamonga, California.