Flibbertigibbety Words
Donna Guthrie
Illustrated by Åsa Gilland
01 September 2020Synopsis
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old.
It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse...
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01 September 2020
9781645670629Reviews
* “A comic introduction to the plays and words of Shakespeare that’s lighthearted and sure to please…This cheeky, kid-friendly tale is full of creativity and humor and will work for many age groups on many levels—and it answers the age-old question of where authors find ideas (and words).” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“An energetic story, driven by merry phrasing, will introduce the playwright and some of his famous quotes to younger readers and encourage budding wordsmiths.” – School Library Journal
