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Book Synopsis: Have you heard the buzz? Kids book experts Pat Street and Loreen Leedy worked like dogs (that is, they worked very hard) to pull a rabbit out of a hat (do something amazing) and create this hilarious, comprehensive introduction to similes, metaphors, and idioms. Pairing hilariously literal illustrations—like a duck in scrubs for a quack, or a hen's chicken scratch handwriting—with simple explanations of the expressions, There's a Frog In My Throat! introduces more than four hundred common sayings, and puts them into easy-to-understand context. Each page is packed with cartoonish illustrations and intriguing expressions. Readers will be drawn like a moth to a flame to this fascinating book, equal parts reference and entertainment. Perfect for readers starting to study figurative language and use it in their own writings, or for English language learners of all ages, this picture book is the bee's knees—it's terrific! For more expressive, idiomatic sayings, check out Pat Street's You're Pulling My Leg!, too—quick as a bunny! An ALA Notable Book A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. Read more
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Looking for a fun and educational book for kids? Look no further! Introducing "There's a Frog in My Throat!: 440 Animal Sayings" by Pat Street and Loreen Leedy. This hilarious and comprehensive introduction to similes, metaphors, and idioms is packed with over four hundred common sayings, all explained in easy-to-understand context.
What sets this book apart is its brilliantly literal illustrations, like a duck in scrubs for a quack or a hen's chicken scratch handwriting. With each turn of the page, readers will be captivated by the cartoonish artwork and fascinated by the intriguing expressions.
Whether your child is just starting to study figurative language or if they're an English language learner, this picture book is the perfect tool to enhance their understanding and application of idiomatic sayings. Not only will they have loads of fun, but they'll also boost their language skills in the process.
Don't miss out on this bee's knees of a book – "There's a Frog in My Throat!" is not only an ALA Notable Book but also a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. Get your hands on a copy today and watch your child's language skills soar like a bird!
For even more expressive and idiomatic sayings, be sure to check out Pat Street's other fantastic book, "You're Pulling My Leg!" Quick as a bunny, grab your copy now and immerse yourself in the world of figurative language!
Ready to dive into this captivating and educational book? Get your hands on "There's a Frog in My Throat!: 440 Animal Sayings" right away by clicking here!
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