The Fake Dictionary
by Clare-Rose Trevelyan, Yongho Moon
Someone, somewhere, somehow made up a particular word to be meaningful and useful. And so to question-what are the rules around who gets to make up words and why?
The Fake Dictionary challenges 8 to 12-year-olds to create a series of images of new meanings to everyday words. As the title implies, this is a very original dictionary. Using family relics, Clare-Rose created a part text and part image book to explore the meanings behind the meanings of words, hoping to open up conversations around the concept of change.
The book also encourages children to make up their own new meanings to words that already exist. What parts of our brain can we plasticise to empower us to see the differences and be bold enough to make our very own changes? Want to have a go?
The Fake Dictionary is part of the Young Philosophers Series dedicated to listening to and valuing children as natural philosophers. These unconventional and creative books are designed to get children's imaginations flowing.
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Author Biography
Philosophy has been a passion of mine since a young age when the riddles of the universe first snuck into my soul and the everyday everydayness of life coming alive left me spellbound as if I could see things through a pair of kaleidoscopic spectacles.My focus over the past twenty years of working in schools, external literacy programs and theatre has been to awaken the philosopher inside the minds of children to get them thinking about how they are thinking and wondering about why they are wondering by enchanting them with vivid stories, complex creatures, twinkling soundtracks and most importantly, questions.I write books for parents and children. Fragments of thoughts were ripped from the pages of my own journals and became my first nine illustrated children's books in two series: the Past Life Library and the Young Philosophers Series. In my spare time, I'm creating an imaginary theme park of the mind.
Review
"The Fake Dictionary is a clever and engaging book that introduces children to philosophical concepts through the creation of a playful and imaginative dictionary. The book captures readers' hearts and encourages them to think beyond the limits of language, leaving them with a new appreciation for the power of words." - Pen It Publications
"The author's passion for exploring new ideas and emotions is evident throughout the book, and the stunning artwork adds to its appeal. While not a traditional dictionary, this book offers a unique and heartfelt perspective on language and life." - eBookFairs
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