A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings: Quirky Collective Nouns of the Animal Kingdom, Hardcover

Whether you're an animal lover or a grammar geek, illustrator Matt Sewell has the perfect menagerie of beasts (and beast-related terms) for your reading pleasure. Along with fifty-five gorgeous color illustrations, Sewell presents the unexpected collective nouns used to describe groups of animals on land, in the air, and in the water. Discover the secret behind a ``sleuth of bears,`` keep your eyes open for a ``watch of nightingales,`` and learn something new about a ``school of whales.`` Illustrated in inimitable watercolor, this book makes a great gift for nature and art lovers everywhere.