“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.
Thank you to NetGallery and Familius for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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.

A nice picture book introduction to compound words. The way it is written and illustrated add to the charm and excitement of this book. The clever way they sneak in learning makes its fun for younger readers learning about compound words for the first time.

What a delightful picture book that educates little on compound nouns. This is a fun treasure hunt for gold with a bulldog as a guide. I really loved the clever word play, the whimsical illustrations and the word cliffhangers from one page to the next!

What a cute introduction to compound nouns for kids! I loved the setup of turning the page to change the noun into a compound noun. The illustrations were so cute. I loved the treasure hunt aspect of it and finding the goldfish at the end. So great. Thank you to Familius and NetGalley for the ARC!