In a Pickle

Thirty popular expressions such as “straight from the horse’s mouth” and “white elephant” are amusingly explained and illustrated.

What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?

• Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.
• Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30 common phrases, helping kids understand the language they hear every day.
• Figurative Language Fun: A perfect, gentle introduction to the idea that words can have more than one meaning, sparking a love for language.
• Perfect for Homeschool and Classroom: An entertaining and effective tool for teachers and parents to explain tricky English idioms in a memorable way.