I love books that teach kids about collective nouns to describe groups of animals in the English language. There are so many that we use on a regular basis - herd, pod, school, group, pack - and a lot more that we don't use as often - murder, congress, and more. I loved the chance to review When We All Get Together , which showcases the charming animals of the Canadian forest, while readers learn each collective noun for that species. Throughout the story, the groups of wildlife are all meeting in the maple tree forest. That is, until some unwanted pests show up!
“Children are drawn to the delightful illustrations of Canadian forest animals as they enjoy the surprise ending,” Bradley said. “Teachers appreciate the lesson in collective nouns and the resource for Canadian wildlife.”
When We All Get Together is a great resource for schools and parents to help educate and entertain young readers at the same time. It can be a springboard towards discovering some of the other words for different collective nouns too!
About the Author
Heather Bradley is a retired teacher who taught at the elementary school level for nearly 20 years. She also previously worked at the Ontario Science Centre. Bradley resides in Lindsay, Ontario, and loves reading to children through free author visits to her local schools and libraries.
Bradley is an avid motorcyclist and can often be found meandering through the countryside and enjoying the beauty of nature. She is also a passionate supporter of her local women’s shelter and built a pull-behind trailer for her motorcycle that she used for 26 years to deliver donations for the shelter’s annual toy drive. When We All Get Together is Bradley’s first picture book.
For more information about the author, visit www.authorheatherbradley.com.
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