I'm Tickled Pink!
(And Other Peculiar Sayings)
Understanding Idioms
I'm on the ball and tickled pink! Do you know what that sentence means? Let's learn the ropes and discover 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, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.
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978-1-5038-6561-7
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$22.95 | |
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978-1-5038-6693-5
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Category | Language Arts |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Wonder Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2023-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF029000, JNF052030, JNF016000 |
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| Dewey | 428.1 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 600 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
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- Bark is worse than your bite
- Break the ice
- Cool as a cucumber
- Diamond in the rough
- Eat crow
- Feather in your cap
- Fly by the seat of your pants
- Green thumb
- High on the hog
- In a pickle
- Keep it under your hat
- Learning the ropes
- A leopard can't change its spots
- More than meets the eye
- On the ball
- Out of the woods
- Pass the hat
- Play with fire
- Put your foot down
- Red-letter day
- Sight for sore eyes
- Spring chicken
- Take a back seat
- Tickled pink
- Glossary
- Wonder More
- Find Out More
- Index
Author: Cynthia Amoroso
Cynthia Amoroso holds undergraduate degrees in English and elementary education, and graduate degrees in curriculum and instruction as well as educational administration. Cynthia's past roles include teacher, assistant principal, district reading coordinator, director of curriculum and instruction, and curriculum consultant. She has extensive experience in reading, literacy, curriculum development, professional development, and continuous improvement processes. Cynthia enjoys reading, writing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Illustrator: Mernie Gallagher-Cole
Mernie Gallagher-Cole is a children's book illustrator living in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She loves drawing every day. Her illustrations can also be found on greeting cards, puzzles, e-books, and educational apps.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Understanding Idioms from School Library Journal on April 1, 2023
Out like a light. Play it by ear. Off the hook. Who isn’t curious where these silly sayings come from? This extensive series demystifies just about every idiom a young reader can think of. Each phrase is used in a paragraph and given a definition followed by its origin story.… View →
