Kirjahaku

It's Raining, It's Pouring is a celebration of idioms from around the world describing torrential rain. Everyone, everywhere experiences rain, and this book shows how language expresses that in different ways. In English, you might say, "It's raining cats and dogs " while other countries imagine ropes, frogs, or lady trolls.Educators will appreciate this book which spells out various idioms, complete with a pronunciation guide. Students will have fun adding new expressions to their vocabulary while grasping concepts like metaphor, etymology, and a variety of alphabets. Parents and kids will love the rich illustrations that perfectly bring the text to life with humor and respect for diversity. ESL students, and those who see their language represented, will revel in a book that honors both commonality and difference.

When a Lobster Whistles showcases idioms from around the world that describe a time when something will never happen. In English, some say, "when pigs fly," while other languages express the idea with fish climbing trees, hairy frogs, or dancing cows. This book frames the expressions around a love that will never end.Educators will appreciate the discussion of idioms and adynation (or hyperbole), the pronunciation guide, and the visual survey of countries and culture. Parents and kids alike will enjoy the humorous and exquisite illustrations. ESL students, and those who see their language represented, will relish a book that celebrates both the ideas that we all share, and the different ways that we express them.

Have you ever found yourself searching for just the right word to describe something... that... uh... whatchamacallit... that... uh... thingamajig Bolados and Wasmou takes us on a journey around the world exploring the question.Teachers will be drawn to the multicultural images and languages, with phonetic tools for pronunciation. Parents will appreciate the humor. Everyone will fall in love with the vivid imagery and imaginative rhymes. As a bonus, children can follow two of the characters as they race across the planet.