“The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt- A Picture Book about Compound Words” by Kimberlee Gard makes a great introduction to compound words. The book lends itself well to predictive reading allowing young readers to easily guess what is coming next. Perfect for kindergarten, first, and early second grade readers. I highly recommend for early elementary teachers and homeschool parents.
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A very charming grammar lesson, that never once looks like a lesson. It's about a bull – well, it's not, but it starts with one. It's actually about a bullDOG, and when he finds a map he decides to seek gold and treasure. Every spread sets up a compound noun, and every page turn completes the word, adding to the stool to the toad, and so on, and the piece makes for a whimsical narrative with a jolly ending. After that there's one spread of simple revision, and that's it – no tutor's notes, no plodding discussion of grammar and what the book is trying to get us to learn. It's quite the joyful little piece, with good humour and enough to make the most learning-resilient child pick something up. Despite – or because of – its simplicity, I think it's a full five stars.

The cover led me to think this would be a workbook for young children, but it's a very cute picture book that connects nouns into compound nouns as an adventure ensues. I thought this was an adorable story that would be perfect for a minilesson in a classroom for gen ed teachers or ESL teachers.

I recommend this book for schools and libraries.

I love books like this that turn learning into a game! With every page turn, you get to guess the second part of a compound word, see the result, and continue the story—an interactive approach that makes reading feel playful and exciting.
It’s both educational and fun, the kind of book that keeps kids engaged while they absorb important language concepts without even realizing it.