"What do 'I Scream!' and 'Ice Cream!' have in common? Nothing--besides the fact that they sound the same! The ever-surprising Amy Krouse Rosenthal unleashes her prolific wit in this silly and smart book of wordplay. Perfectly complemented by equally clever illustrations from the talented and internationally renowned Serge Bloch, this mind-bending book will have young readers thinking about words in an entirely new way!"--Provided by publisher.

"Scrabble® aficionados may know that both "Brr" and "Brrr" are legitimate plays, but what about everyday names like Peter, Carl, and Marge? They're not listed as proper nouns, but they are certainly playable. For lovers of Scrabble®, Bananagrams®, and Words with Friends®, this lively guide helps readers make the most out of word games, packed with new ways to remember the best words alongside tips for improving game play and much more. Part strategy...

"Seventeen traditional American and Chinese songs are written in artist Xu Bing's signature Square Word Calligraphy"--

Two-sided game board lets players enjoy either the beginner or advanced version of the game in which points are scored by placing letter tiles on the gameboard squares in crossword fashion to make words.

Owl has organized an elaborate and fun series of races in the forest. In order to reach the finish line and earn a medal, the gang must figure out word games and perform a series of opposite moves...but first they must figure out what opposites are!

This engaging range of different types of puzzles lets readers stretch all their problem-solving muscles. They'll develop math, language, logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills while having a blast. This unique combination of visual, number-based, and language-based riddles will keep readers entertained for hours. Playful illustrations add charm to every problem. Helpful introductions to each problem give readers a handy starting point. Age-appropriate,...

Language games allow children to stretch their communication abilities, enhancing vocabulary, conversation, and storytelling skills. A suggested age range accompanies each game in this book; some games may be adapted to different age groups. Language games for beginners focus on making children aware of the ways letters look, the presence of letters in their surroundings (on signs, for instance), and the different letter systems in different cultures....

Has a Book Got a Spine? Has a Bottle got a Neck? Has a comb Got Teeth? Young readers (up to the very old) will laugh aloud at this highly interactive book full of brainteasers. It's a great book to get your brain thinking outside the box. Readers will pick up heaps of new vocabulary on the way, and learn to love just how quirky words can be.

Sometimes your eyes can fool your brain. But with training, your brain can outsmart your eyes to find out what's really going on. Check out these optical illusions and other visual puzzles.

Try out these "number magic" tricks―from counting techniques to mathematical shortcuts―as well as logical thinking challenges that test the left side of your brain.