A menagerie of forest animals, whose temperaments match their collective nouns, try to solve the mystery of a missing group of mice.

Introduces the collective names used for various animal groups, including a bloat of hippopotamuses, a tower of giraffes, and a business of ferrets.

Rhyming text and illustrations introduce a variety of collective nouns such as a "drift of swans" and a "clutch of eggs."

" From a journey of giraffes to a gaggle of geese, come explore animals and the wonderful words we use to describe them. Featuring definitions, this picture book of collective nouns will grow your vocabulary and expand your understanding. Companion title to A Loveliness of Ladybugs, winner of The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval."--Provided by publisher.

Rhyming text explains the concept of the collective noun, using as examples various types of musical groups, each made up of a different animal and each having one more member than the previous one.

Explains the terms used for groups of insects, including ants, termites, flies, and grasshoppers and provides information on the group behavior of these creatures.

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