A Gaggle of Geese: The Collective Names of the Animal Kingdom

by Philippa-Alys Browne

An amusing introduction to an aspect of the English language reveals the colorful and descriptive nouns used to refer to various groups of animals, from a mob of kangaroos to a crash of rhinoceri. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689807619
• ISBN13: 9780689807619
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 29 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Wonderfully exciting book for children

I first saw the book A GAGGLE OF GEESE about 20 years in a science museum where I worked. I remember being particularly interested in the opportunity to learn the collective names of animals. When I ordered it recently, I had forgotten it was a children's book; I only remembered it as a source book. Imagine my surprise and delight to see this beautifully illustrated, cleverly worded children's book. I wish I had had this for my own children when they were little; it should be reissued! The book came to me in excellent condition, very carefully packaged by the bookseller, arriving only a few days after I ordered it. But, I was a little disappointed that the group animal names were limited to 26, I believe; I had expected a much larger number of them. However, now that I have it, I shall cherish A Gaggle of Geese as a children's book to share with young friends. And then I plan to search further for an adult book on group names of a wider range of animals, if such a book exists.

Absolutely stunning

The novelty of learning all the animal group terms, is outstripped by the gorgeous, striking illustrations. This book is truly a pleasure both to read to our small daughter, who loves pointing out the details in the illustrations, and as a work of art. It would make a lovely coffee table book. Ms Browne, and Barefoot books in general, make brightly colored, beautifully and sometimes adventurously illustrated books. I only regret that this book is so difficult to find!