"Meet Judy Moody's brother! Welcome to planet Jawbreaker! The super-galactic jawbreaker Stink bought did NOT break his Jaw. One letter of complaint later, he receives a huge box of sweets (for FREE!). Soon Stink is writing more and more letters and receiving more and more and MORE free parcels... but will he miss one small and very special envelope?!"

"Proverbs, clichés, and idioms are introduced in rhyme and illustrated as a young child's literal interpretation. Each expression includes information about its origin and original meaning"--Provided by publisher.

There are thousands of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and cliches in the English language and they come from many different sources. They can be confusing, but fun, and are an important part of our language.

Presents idioms from around the world, including Russia, India, and Nigeria.

We love animals but insult humans by calling them everything from weasels or pigs to sheep, mice, chickens, sharks, snakes, and bird-brains. Animal epithets, words, and phrases are so widespread we often take them for granted or remain ignorant of the fascinating stories and facts behind them. Spanning the entire animal kingdom, Holy Cow! explains: Why hot dogs are named after canines. Why people talk turkey or go cold turkey. Why curiosity killed...

"A brightly illustrated comic guide to sayings and expressions from around the world, comparing the ways different cultures interpret the same ideas."--

Explains the meaning of some common sayings.

"Has someone ever told you to hold your horses? Mark my words: you'll know exactly what that means after reading this book! Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research,...

Explains the meaning of many common idiomatic expressions used in English.

For anyone who's ever wondered how a groom can get cold feet when he's wearing shoes and socks, or how a person can be in a pickle when pickles are so small, or how butterflies could possibly get into your stomach, Will Moses has the answers. Using his trademark folkart style along with plenty of mischief and humor, Will Moses sheds some light on these often puzzling phrases, educating young readers while entertaining them in high style.