The Dictionary Story

The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers, published by Candlewick Press in 2024, is a 56-page picture book that invites readers into a whimsical world of words and imagination. This enchanting tale follows Dictionary, who longs to tell a story like other books. In her quest to bring her words to life, she embarks on an adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, leading to a chaotic jumble of characters and emotions.
Readers will discover how Dictionary navigates her challenges with the help of her friend Alphabet, who restores order through a calming song. This story explores themes of creativity and play, making it a delightful read for word lovers of all ages. With its humorous narrative and imaginative premise, The Dictionary Story offers a unique perspective on the joy of storytelling and the power of language.
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From the award-winning creative team of Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston comes an enchanting and imaginative picture book certain to delight word lovers of any age.
Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is to finally have an adventure on her very own pages! But what will she do when her characters collide and everything gets all in a jumble, causing the most enormous tantrum to explode? This isn’t what she wanted at all! Luckily her friend Alphabet knows exactly what to do and sings a song that brings calm and order to Dictionary’s pages once again.
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