Proverbs, aphorisms, and maxims get new life in this book that clarifies sayings that kids might have heard but don't completely understand, such as "Money doesn't grow on trees"; "It's raining cats and dogs"; and "Hold your horses."
Presents visual interpretations of what a child might be thinking when his or her teacher uses amusing and confusing expressions such as "Put on your thinking cap," or "Two heads are better than one."
"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.
Illustrated excerpts from the nineteenth century classic relate the experiences of a young horse as he explores his home, plays with other colts, and learns from his loving mother to be gentle and good.
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