Teaching children about idioms is a great book subject, and this book has great illustrations to explain the ideas. I think that young students would enjoy it.

I've read a couple of Vanita's books and have high praise for them all. This one is no different - it's a really simple idea of illustrating some well-known idioms such as 'I've got a bone to pick with you' or 'I'm all ears', making some fun and amusing illustrations. Each page is jam-packed with colour and the text is nice and large. The idioms may well go over the heads of some readers, but it's a good way of introducing idioms into their language and showing them that not all phrases are to be taken literally.

This book contains amusing renderings of sixteen English expressions and serves as a basic introduction to idioms. The additional details explaining the origins of the phrases were particularly helpful, and would have been welcome for every entry. At least one of the definitions seemed too simplistic, even for young readers. (“Finger in every pie” means “You are in lots of activities.”) Previously, I had only heard of eyes on the back of your head. The illustrations are charming, and I appreciated some of the playful nods (a Rapunzel mouse letting her hair down, snake eyes on the back of your head, an elephant nosing out peanuts, and an ostrich with its head in the sand).

Proceeds from the book are donated to the Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis.

Another great book explaining common idioms used in everyday life, presented in a way that kids can understand easily. The pictures are fun literal interpretations of the idioms. Once again I can't recommend this book enough, and I can't wait to see the other books the author has published.

Another lovely collection of idioms with beautiful illustrations. I liked that the answers were not upside down in this one. Highly recommended!

Vanita continues to impress, inspire, and brighten up my days. I just adore her books.