Reid, Alastair: Ounce Dice Trice

Ounce Dice Trice – A Joyful Celebration of Whimsical Words

Step into a world where words are more than just tools—they're toys, puzzles, and endless surprises. In Ounce Dice Trice, acclaimed poet Alastair Reid invites readers young and old on a delightful journey through the quirky and curious side of language.

From feather-light whispers like whirr and spinnaker to the satisfying weight of galoshes and mugwump, this book is a celebration of how words sound, feel, and sometimes even misbehave. With palindromes, tongue twisters, invented nonsense, and oddities like rezagrats and gongoozler, Reid reveals that language is anything but ordinary.

Paired with the vibrant, expressive illustrations of Ben Shahn, Ounce Dice Trice is a one-of-a-kind treasure that tickles the ear, sparks the imagination, and encourages a lifelong love of wordplay.

Whether you’re a budding poet or just someone who enjoys a bit of linguistic mischief, this book promises delight on every page. Or as Reid might say… quoz.