I'm English Language learner and looking for books that explain vocabulary within the text itself, either through narrative explanations or dialogue, similar to "Charlotte's Web". Here are two examples from "Charlotte's Web":
"Homer," she said to her husband, "I am going to give that pig a buttermilk bath."
(liquid remaining after butter has been separated from milk)"No," said Charlotte. "They don't catch anything. They just keep trotting back and forth across the bridge thinking there is something better on the other side. If they'd hang head-down at the top of the thing and wait quietly, maybe something good would come along. But no – with men it's rush, rush, rush, every minute. I'm glad I'm a sedentary spider."
"What does sedentary mean?" asked Wilbur.
"Means I sit still a good part of the time and don't go wandering all over creation. I know a good thing when I see it, and my web is a good thing. I stay put and wait for what comes. Gives me a chance to think."
Can anyone recommend similar books that incorporate vocabulary learning into the story naturally? I find this style particularly effective for learning new words in context.
by Icy-Mine-4601
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A Series of Unfortunate Events is great, especially if you’re into the creepier/mysterious things. It taught little me more complicated words over nine or ten books while keeping me on the edge of my seat! I should crack those open again now that I think about it…so good!