I'll believe you when ... / [written by] Susan Schubert ; [illustrated by] Raquel Bonita.
Material type:
TextPublisher: [London, UK] : Lantana Publishing, 2020Distributor: Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publising Group, Inc., 2020Edition: American editionDescription: 26 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781911373490
- 1911373498
- Subtitle on cover: Unbelievable idioms from around the world
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 418 S384 | Available | 33111009757812 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 418 S384 | Available | 33111010409486 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A fun-filled book of idioms from around the world that will spark the imagination of readers everywhere and encourage them to delight in language.
You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or the Yoruba saying "when chicken have teeth"? A rib-tickling collection of idioms from around the world. But the question is: will you believe them...?
"I loved so much of this book! It's a funny book about idioms for young children and celebrates diversity in a fun way"--Youth Services Book Review, 5 STARS
"With a world map, exploration of complex and playful language and inclusive illustrations, there is lots to enjoy in this book. There is certainly a lot that will have little ones giggling!"--Father Reading Every Day
"Such a fun book! It will spark the imagination of readers and encourage them to play with language themselves!"--Youth Libraries Group
"A very weird and silly book. If you've never heard of idioms you should read this book. After you read it you will have fun making up more silly sentences"--Xavier, Age 5, Kids' Book Buzz, 5 STARS
First published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by Lantana Publishing Ltd., London.
"You've probably heard the expression 'when pigs fly,' but did you know that in Spain they say 'when frogs grow hair' and in Nigeria 'when chickens have teeth'? A rib-tickling collection of idioms from around the world. But the question is: will you believe them...?"-- Publisher's website.