From "New York Times"-bestselling author Snicket and celebrated artist Kalman comes an whimsical word book like no otherNa strikingly beautiful journey woven from an introduction to 13 wonderful words, featuring such marvels as Bird, Dog, Panache, and Haberdashery. This rollicking, surprising book is a true celebration of words. Full color.

From bestselling author Lemony Snicket and celebrated illustrator Maira Kalman comes an uproarious, whimsical word book like no other.

Together, Snicket and Kalman present a strikingly beautiful journey woven from a practical introduction to thirteen wonderful words, featuring such marvels as Bird, Dog, Panache, and Haberdashery. Snicket, the notoriously clever and elusive New York Times bestselling author, pushes the boundaries of storytelling in the most fanciful of ways. Maira Kalman, renowned for her art and design, carries this madcap adventure to wondrous heights with her vision of a world populated with hats, song, and cake. This rollicking, surprising book is a true celebration of words.