WORLD IN CHILDREN'S WORDS - HALINA ZGÓŁKOWA

Discover the fascinating world of language through the eyes of children. Halina Zgółkowa's book is a unique look at how modern children perceive the world through the prism of their vocabulary. It's a journey through the world of children's imagination that surprises, moves, and entertains. Immerse yourself in the world of children's words and see how rich and creative the language of the youngest can be.

• Extensive corpus of texts: Analysis of two and a half million words used by children.
• Diverse communication situations: Monologues, stories, conversations with peers and adults.
• Dictionary of children's words: A collection of words used by children in the active, spoken form of Polish.
• Comparative material: Reference to a publication from thirty years ago, showing changes in the language of children.
• Softcover edition: Convenient and handy edition perfect for reading at home and on the go.

"World in Children's Words" is a book based on a huge corpus of texts containing two and a half million words. The collected materials come from various communication situations in which children participated. Monologues, stories, conversations between children while playing, as well as conversations with adults were analyzed. Thanks to this, the publication shows a complete picture of the language used by modern children.

Halina Zgółkowa, the author of the book, is an outstanding linguist who has been researching children's language for years. Her work is based on a solid data analysis and a deep understanding of the cognitive processes that shape the way children use words. Thanks to this, "World in Children's Words" is not only a collection of linguistic curiosities, but also a valuable source of knowledge for parents, teachers and everyone interested in the linguistic development of children.

The book refers to a publication with the same title, which appeared over thirty years ago. It is an excellent comparative material that allows you to observe how the language of children has changed over the years. It is a fascinating journey through time, showing the evolution of vocabulary and changes in the thinking of the youngest. "World in Children's Words" is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand how children perceive the world around them.