Eight Ate

A Feast of Homonym Riddles

By Marvin Terban | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

This collection of original riddles is unlike any other because the main words in each answer sound exactly alike, but have different meanings. Zany illustrations add to the fun and provide clues to the solutions. And the newly designed full-color cover makes the package even more appealing. So dig in--and see why you should play with your words (not with your food)!


  • Homonym Riddles: What’s a smelly chicken? A foul fowl! Each page features a hilarious new riddle to solve.
  • Wordplay for Kids: A fun introduction to the magic of language that encourages kids to get creative and play with words.
  • A Fun Vocabulary Builder: From \"dear deer\" to \"eight ate,\" children will learn dozens of new words and their meanings without even realizing it.
  • Clue-Filled Illustrations: Zany, colorful pictures add to the fun and give clever visual hints to help young readers find the answer.

Editions of Eight Ate

Paperback
ISBN 9780618766765
EBook
ISBN 9780547768892
EBook
ISBN 9780547346199

Read an Excerpt

This collection of original riddles is unlike any other because the main words in each answer sound exactly alike, but have different meanings. Zany illustrations add to the fun and provide clues to the solutions. And the newly designed full-color cover makes the package even more appealing. So dig in--and see why you should play with your words (not with your food)!


  • Homonym Riddles: What’s a smelly chicken? A foul fowl! Each page features a hilarious new riddle to solve.
  • Wordplay for Kids: A fun introduction to the magic of language that encourages kids to get creative and play with words.
  • A Fun Vocabulary Builder: From \"dear deer\" to \"eight ate,\" children will learn dozens of new words and their meanings without even realizing it.
  • Clue-Filled Illustrations: Zany, colorful pictures add to the fun and give clever visual hints to help young readers find the answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eight Ate about?

This collection of original riddles is unlike any other because the main words in each answer sound exactly alike, but have different meanings. Zany illustrations add to the fun and provide clues to the solutions. And the newly designed full-color cover makes the package even more appealing. So dig in--and see why you should play with your words (not with your food)!


  • Homonym Riddles: What’s a smelly chicken? A foul fowl! Each page features a hilarious new riddle to solve.
  • Wordplay for Kids: A fun introduction to the magic of language that encourages kids to get creative and play with words.
  • A Fun Vocabulary Builder: From \"dear deer\" to \"eight ate,\" children will learn dozens of new words and their meanings without even realizing it.
  • Clue-Filled Illustrations: Zany, colorful pictures add to the fun and give clever visual hints to help young readers find the answer.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Eight Ate?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts

Where can I read a sample of Eight Ate?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780618766765

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Eight Ate?

Marvin Terban

Who is the Publisher of the book Eight Ate?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Eight Ate is available as paperback(ISBN 9780618766765) and ebook(ISBN 9780547768892) and ebook(ISBN 9780547346199)

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