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In a Pickle

by Marvin Terban
Giulio Maestro
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Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.


What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?


  • Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.
  • Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30 common phrases, helping kids understand the language they hear every day.
  • Figurative Language Fun: A perfect, gentle introduction to the idea that words can have more than one meaning, sparking a love for language.
  • Perfect for Homeschool and Classroom: An entertaining and effective tool for teachers and parents to explain tricky English idioms in a memorable way.

    • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4.5
    • Lexile® Measure:780
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:3-4