--- product_id: 179669646 title: "Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids―Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories" price: "€ 28.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/179669646-once-upon-a-word-a-word-origin-dictionary-for-kids store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids―Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories **Price:** € 28.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids―Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories - **How much does it cost?** € 28.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/179669646-once-upon-a-word-a-word-origin-dictionary-for-kids) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Where do words come from?―Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome , fun words like zombie , and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle , sizzle , and twang ) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate , hydrogen , and fire hydrant ). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches ―Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots , prefixes , and suffixes . Kid-friendly definitions ―Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits ―Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow , spaghetti , yogurt , and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids. Review: Great Resource for Advanced Word Study - Great book for studying etymology of words with my 4th graders. Easy to use and full of tons of great words! Review: Great word variety! - This is such a fun dictionary! I ordered this to help build my kids’ vocabulary and they are having fun choosing a new word to learn about each day. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,401 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Children's Dictionaries (Books) #23 in Children's Grammar Books (Books) #64 in Children's Vocabulary & Spelling Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 766 Reviews | ## Images ![Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids―Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81i8eBDIQoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Resource for Advanced Word Study *by J***Y on March 20, 2026* Great book for studying etymology of words with my 4th graders. Easy to use and full of tons of great words! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great word variety! *by D***E on October 23, 2025* This is such a fun dictionary! I ordered this to help build my kids’ vocabulary and they are having fun choosing a new word to learn about each day. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish it was Longer *by M***E on January 27, 2026* I love the concept. I wish there more words included. Children really want to know the origin of words, so it's a great book to have on hand. However, it is disappointing when an asked about word, like spaghetti, is not to be found here. ## Frequently Bought Together - Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids―Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories - Growth Mindset Workbook for Kids: 55 Fun Activities to Think Creatively, Solve Problems, and Love Learning for Ages 8-12 (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) - Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids: 40 Fun Activities to Build Memory, Flexible Thinking, and Self-Control Skills at Home, in School, and Beyond (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/179669646-once-upon-a-word-a-word-origin-dictionary-for-kids](https://www.desertcart.it/products/179669646-once-upon-a-word-a-word-origin-dictionary-for-kids) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*