Understanding Idioms
Set of 12 titles
The English language is filled with colorful idioms--but what do these phrases really mean? Our series presents dozens of common idioms and explains what they mean. Entries show how to use each idiom correctly, through examples and real-world situations. Readers are also given the idiom's origin. This lively series provides an appealing way for young readers to learn more about these fun, fascinating parts of the English language. Additional features include an introduction to idioms, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index. This series will help make understanding idioms a piece of cake!
SLJ Review of Understanding Idioms
Out like a light. Play it by ear. Off the hook. Who isn’t curious where these silly sayings come from? This extensive series demystifies just about every idiom a young reader can think of. Each phrase is used in a paragraph and given a definition followed by its origin story. Funny illustrations accompany the phrases and take up much of the page. Each page fits one or two phrases, and each book concludes with a glossary, an index, and resources for further reading. Children are also given extension activities to continue exploring idioms. VERDICT This series is a dictionary of idioms that lets kids have fun with language. Recommended.