Caleb Havertape - Big Words for Children

ISBN: 9781483507354 A note to the parents: I have the pleasure of being the father of five, and the all the responsibilities that come with that role. I created this book for the benefit of my own children, as well as others. The idea for this book came from my son Jesse. He was three years old, and talking more and more. I noticed that he used very few words to describe a multitude of situations. I can remember him saying how mad he was at his brother, that he was mad at toys, mad about several different things that troubled him.

I sat down and explained the difference between being mad and say, frustrated. It wasnt an hour before he was telling me how something had frustrated him, and he was using it in context. I starting using bigger words for my 7-year-old, words like contumacious, discommodious, and pestiferous. It wasnt long until he was using all these words about his younger brother. It is my hope that this book, and the ones to come, will enrich your familys vocabulary. I tried to pick words that I felt could be used in everyday conversation, and ones that could be used often.

I believe that if you were to read this book to your children several times, and try to use the words as often as you remember to yourself, that they will become a permanent addition to your childs vocabulary. I tried to make drawings that were both fun and that illustrated situations in which these words would work perfectly. I hope you find this book helpful, fun, and enlightening! Caleb Havertape Definition: To be or to make someone a little angry with repeated acts. Poking someone over and over could make them feel annoyed. Story: Anne was very annoyed at the fly that would not stop landing on her nose. No matter how many times she would swat at it, the fly would keep coming back again.

The fly was very annoying. Here are some similar words called synonyms: Irritate, Bother, Bug, Vex, Exasperate Definition: This one is very simple; ancient means VERY old. It does not always apply to people, but it can. It can also be applied to objects and history. Anything that is very old can be considered ancient, especially mummies. Story: Mr .

Willowblundernarb is the man who lives next door. He is 105 years old! It could be said that he is ancient. Ancient he may be, but he is still very active, and very kind; he says hello every day. Here are some similar words called synonyms: Venerable, Antiquated, Archaic Definition: When you are responsible for some person or some action, you are accountable. If you have a job to do, only you can be blamed or get in trouble if that job is not done. On the other hand, only you can be praised for doing that job well! Story: It was Eloras job to feed Tiny the cat, and feed him she did! However, she piled the food up like a mountain, overfeeding the cat.

It wasnt long before Tiny the cat was the size of a large dog. Eloras parents held her accountable for Tinys enormous size. Perhaps they should rename the cat Piggy? Here are some similar words called synonyms: Answerable, Liable, Culpable Definition: To be without fear; when you do something fearlessly, or recklessly daring, it is the same as being audacious. An audacious person is very bold. Story: Without fear, Jack and Jill skipped through the woods. They were audacious as they explored every inch of the dark forest.

Would you be scared, or would you be audacious? Here are some similar words called synonyms: Daring, Brave, Intrepid, Brassy, Bold Definition: Something that is wonderful, or better than words can describe. Something that can make you very excited, happy, or feel wonderment, is amazing. Story: Johnny loves looking at insects, especially grasshoppers. He thinks it is amazing how high they can jump, and how they look with a magnifying glass. Did you know that grasshoppers have ears on their bellies, and can spit brown liquid to defend themselves? Here are some similar words called synonyms: Flabbergast, Impressive, Marvelous Definition: To view the quality of someone with great regard or warmth. It may be just one thing about someone that you think is great.

Maybe you know someone who is very good at something, and you would like to be just as good; then you would admire that person for their ability. Story: Billy admires his father; he would like to grow up to be just like him. He tries to copy his dad whenever he is with him; he dresses like him, acts like him, he even tries to stand like him. Here are some similar words called synonyms: Respect, Revere, Idolize, Hail Definition: Something so cute that you just want to squeeze it and hug it; something very easy to love. Story: Anne loves her new puppy; he is almost the same size as a tennis ball, and super fluffy. She loves to dress him up with a giant bow tie.

He thinks he is tough, but Anne just thinks he is adorable. Here are some similar words called synonyms: Charming, Dreamy, Cute, Darling Definition: To be quarrelsome, or feisty; to behave in a physically forceful manner. When you are bold or physically rough with others. You can be aggressive in sports by actively going after the ball without fear. Story: CJs younger brother Jesse loves to play-fight; he is very aggressive. While at the beach, Jesse playfully attacked his older brother.