Words that go ping : the ridiculously wonderful world of onomatopoeia
Lasserre, Barbara2018
Books
Find it!
Barbara Lasserre brings the neglected world of onomatopoeia to life in this witty little gem of a book which will delight language lovers. If it goes 'moo' then every child knows it's a cow. If it goes 'Wham! Bam! Crash!' we're in a fast-paced comic. But what goes 'krknout'? Barbara Lasserre takes us on a playful journey through the delightful world of words that mimic sounds. Normally relegated to children's books, cartoons and comedians, she shows how these often ancient words reveal unexpected things about the way we think, speak and act. A book for anyone who loves playing with words.
Main title:
Words that go ping : the ridiculously wonderful world of onomatopoeia / Barbara Lasserre ; with illustrations by Daniel Wlodarski.
Imprint:
Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2018.
Collation:
197 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes indexIncludes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781760632199
Dewey class:
428.1401.47
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
BRN:
356618
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Languages and Literature | 428.1 LAS | Available |