Raining Cats and Dogs: A Collection of Irresistible Idioms and Illustrations to Tickle the Funny Bones

Have you ever wondered how someone can be "in a pickle" when pickles are so small, or why mothers say you're "on thin ice" even when you're indoors? Are you perplexed that your father "brings home the bacon" but is a strict vegetarian? Will Moses has the answers, and sheds light not only on these idioms but dozens more with Raining Cats and Dogs. Using his trademark folk-art style, Moses infuses a sense of mischief and humor into these often puzzling phrases, educating readers while entertaining them.

Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 40 pages

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