Boris Ate a Thesaurus

This is a remarkably original and highly educational book. Kids will greatly enjoy the witty dialogue, and learn new vocabulary.

Boris Ate a Thesaurus is so cute my 9 month old laughed out loud when I read him all of the synonyms in the book. The story is fun, the illustrations simple and engaging and overall the story is educational while being entertaining to read. It is a witty approach to children's books that is entertaining for parents too. I bought one for all of my nieces and nephews and highly recommend it!

This is one of the most original stories I have read in a long time (and I have read alot of stories!) My boys were so captivated by the exciting adventure that they didn't even realize that they were learning an important lesson regarding synonyms at the same time. In addition to the clever story the illustrations are superb! I would highly recommend this book for all 1st-4th graders. This book would make a great birthday and/or holiday gift. It is sure to become an all time classic!

Boris Ate a Thesaurus is a children's picturebook about a young boy who happens to eat a thesaurus - and suddenly starts talking in synonyms! His fame and popularity increase, and he is even invited to meet the President and deliver a big, giant, huge speech to all of America. But is one boy up to giving a great speech, or will his grand words suddenly disappear, evaporate, vanish? He discovers the answer in the Library of Congress: "All the words in the world are right here in these books. The secret to remember is that books are for reading, not for eating. Every time you read, you discover new words that last a lifetime." Playful illustrations by artists Barry M. Chung round out this friendly picturebook ideal for encouraging young people to read more.

For those of us who love words and devour books with a ravenous appetite, Boris Ate a Thesaurus tells a delightful tale of what happens when you really do eat a book. We meet Boris, an everyday kid who, after munching on a thesaurus, begins talking in synonyms. The adventures that follow are fast-paced and filled with gentle humor. Boris soon becomes the most celebrated, famous, popular kid in the world. But when his words begin to disappear, evaporate, vanish, he finds himself at a loss for words. By the story's end, Boris learns that books are for reading, not for eating. But Boris isn't the only one who learns a lesson. Young readers will learn lots of synonyms to build up their vocabulary. Author Neil Steven Klayman is sure to inspire kids everywhere to love words and reading as much as he does. Readers will enjoy discovering all sorts of clever touches in the witty and bright illustrations by Barry M.Chung Boris Ate a Thesaurus is a delicious treat. A brilliant, awesome, exhilarating book! But watch out - Boris will have you speaking in synonyms, too!