Did you know that Aaron means mountain of strength? Or that the name Iris comes from Greek mythology and is the name of the Goddess of the Rainbow? This imaginative new book for parents and children alike explores the etymology of numerous popular names in a highly original way. Illustrated in a charming cartoon strip style that graphically relates the stories of their meanings through cute and humorous characterizations of their adventures, A to Z makes learning fun. Each story includes language of origin, pronunciation and meaning as well as interesting facts about each name such as popular bearers and alternative interpretations. It also introduces children to important visual learning skills in the form of educational comics.
