Taro Gomi's Big Book of Verbs - Hardcover

About the Book

This book is a new edition of a previously published book called "Seeing, Saying, Doing, Playing: A Big Book of Action Words", ISBN 978-0877018599, published in 1991 by Chronicle Books.

Book Synopsis

Learn all kinds of playful action words--verbs!--with the help of bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi!

In Taro Gomi's inimitable world, every scene brims with energy. From a bustling marketplace to a lively school to a dazzling amusement park, each illustration is filled with action. How many characters can you spot:

• Running, riding, or climbing
• Looking, choosing, or eating
• Sleeping, screaming, or reading
• Bumping, twirling, or chatting
• And, of course, laughing?

Just as in Taro Gomi's Big Book of Words, toddlers are introduced to words--this time in verb form--in unforgettable ways. Open the pages of this book to read, play, and learn!

ONE-OF-A-KIND CREATOR: From Everyone Poops to My Friends to Spring Is Here, there is no other author-illustrator quite like Taro Gomi.

REPEAT READING: Taro Gomi's irresistible illustrations are chock-full of detail that readers will return to again and again, each time finding something new.

ENGAGING HUMOR: Every page captures countless laugh-out-loud moments that will make this learning resource book a fan favorite.

MAKES LEARNING FUN: The energetic images will motivate young readers to explore the exciting world around them as they learn all about action words.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Taro Gomi's bestselling children's books and games
• Teachers, librarians, and early-learning educators looking for fun, engaging books that teach children about verbs
• Parents, caregivers, and grandparents
• Gift-givers looking for books for children entering preschool and kindergarten
• Readers of Richard Scarry books, First 100 Words, and other popular language learning books for kids

Review Quotes

"Chaotic, silly, and fun." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Taro Gomi is the highly acclaimed author-illustrator of more than 400 books and gifts, including Spring Is Here, Little Truck, Bus Stops, Taro Gomi's Big Book of Words, and the classic Everyone Poops. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.