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A Storytelling of Ravens by [Kyle Lukoff, Natalie Nelson]

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“A charming tribute to the quirkiness of collective nouns … puns and wordplay abound.” — Foreword, starred review

A sloth of bears, a smack of jellyfish, a nuisance of cats — these are some of the surprising and idiosyncratic names we have for groups of animals. Inspired by the evocative possibilities of collective nouns, also called “terms of venery,” author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Natalie Nelson have created a picture book full of clever wordplay and delightful illustrations. Each spread features a nugget of a story using a particular term, which is accompanied by a collage illustration that serves as the visual punch line.

But where did these unusual names come from? Many of them can be traced back to a book on hunting, hawking and heraldry, printed in 1486 — the Book of St. Albans, which has been reproduced many times since.

A Storytelling of Ravens provides a unique opportunity to explore and rejoice in the oddities of the English language.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4
Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7
Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Reading age

5 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Kindergarten - 4
Publisher

Groundwood Books
Publication date

May 1 2018
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Offbeat nonsense humor of the highest order: not to be missed. ― Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

In this charming tribute to the quirkiness of collective nouns, playful artwork and clever captions invite children of all ages to contemplate a variety of amusing scenarios illustrated in bright colors and bold patterns. ― Foreword, STARRED REVIEW

Mixed-media graphic style illustrations are humorous and bright. . . . This is a quick read for younger middle grade readers looking for slightly offbeat mysteries. A solid purchase for larger collections. ― School Library Journal

The pairing of Kyle Lukoff’s witty wordplay and Natalie Nelson’s colorful, imaginatively detailed illustrations . . . offers a playful exploration . . . ― International Literacy Association

This is a vocabulary exercise of the most delightful kind. ― The Bitter Southerner

. . . inventive and witty. . . . Children and adults will enjoy this collection. ― Resource Links --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

KYLE LUKOFF has worked at the intersection of books and people for more than half his life, first as a bookseller and later as a school librarian, reviewer, awards juror and contributor to professional publications. His first picture book, A Storytelling of Ravens, illustrated by Natalie Nelson, received two starred reviews and his second, When Aidan Became a Brother was described as “joyful and affirming” in a Kirkus starred review and has received three other starred reviews. A confirmed bachelor, Kyle lives in a Brooklyn apartment filled with books.

NATALIE NELSON’s illustrations have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. She is the illustrator of The King of the Birds by Acree Graham Macam, which Booklist proclaimed “nothing short of charming.” She has also illustrated A Storytelling of Ravens by Kyle Lukoff, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Foreword, and Uncle Holland by JonArno Lawson, described by School Library Journal as “sophisticated yet playful.” Natalie lives in Atlanta.

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08SFZQ38D
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Groundwood Books (May 1 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5036 KB
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Kyle Lukoff is the author of the Stonewall-award winning picture book "When Aidan Became A Brother," by Kaylani Juanita. His debut was "A Storytelling of Ravens," illustrated by Natalie Nelson, which came out in 2018.

Kyle was born outside of Chicago, Illinois in 1984, and moved to Lynnwood, Washington in 1989. He moved to New York City in 2002 to attend Barnard College, and became the librarian at the Corlears School in 2012. After eight years of school librarianship he transitioned to writing full-time.

Kyle served two terms on the Stonewall Book Awards committee, and was a 2020 Kirkus Prize judge. He transitioned in 2007, and much of his professional work revolves around transgender representation in books for youth.

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Paula Graham

Fun Collections!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 22, 2018

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I love collective nouns! And, to have some in this delightfully funny picture book is a treat. A gift I think friends will appreciate.

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Robert O. Bittner

Collective nouns for the whole family!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 25, 2018

This book is lovely! Each page includes a gorgeous illustration, accompanied by a short and funny description of the group of animals, including their group noun. I was both entertained and educated! This book is a fantastic addition to any child's library (or adult's, for that matter!)

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Tina P.

Buy this Book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2022

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Easy to read to children. Amusing storytelling and illustrations are precious. Very glad I made this purchase. Thank you.

Ceal S.

nice, insubstantial

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 22, 2018

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Nice, insubstantial, bored my granddaughter. Bought it based on a review, but as an author I forgot, many of our reviews are by friends.

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Savonarola

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2018

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What a wonderful book! Children will love it, and adults will find themselves wishing they could be half as witty as author Lukoff and illustrator Nelson. Buy several as gifts for young people you know, and be sure to buy one for yourself as well!

CAL

Unexpected turns of phrase and visual delights

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 16, 2018

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Totally charming!

Kindle Customer

An enchantment of collective nouns!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2018

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This book is engaging, well illustrated, and full of puns weaving the pictures and words together. It's fun to read and fun to listen to.

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