The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus

Sweet's inspired mixed media illustrations illuminate the personality and work of a man passionately interested in many things. Her collages combine disparate elements to create a cohesive whole, echoing the ways in which Roget ordered the world into lists that evolved into his groundbreaking thesaurus.

• Nonfiction, Language
• Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2015 (Medal Winner)
• Age: All Ages
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9780802853851