Mad as a Wet Hen!: And Other Funny Idioms

Mad as a Wet Hen! And Other Funny Idioms by Marvin Terban, illustrated by Giulio Maestro

Have you ever been so angry that you were mad as a wet hen? The meanings of 134 lively idioms are explained in this entertaining and useful book. 

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Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 64
• Book Size: 8-3/4"" x 9"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 8-12
• ISBN 10: 0899194796
• ISBN 13: 978-0899194790

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

"It's not easy to find a book that will delight English teachers as well as young browsers, but this one succeeds admirably." - Booklist ALA

"Whether children find themselves 'under the weather' or 'in the dog house', idioms are always with them. This playful look at our challenging language provides definitions of 136 such colloquial expressions, including brief historical explanations for nearly half of them. As he did in In a Pickle (Clarion, 1983), Terban interprets some of the idioms which make English conversation so colorful and, at times, confusing. Maestro's two-color cartoon-like illustrations are amusing and informative themselves, providing visual clues that support the textual explanations. No one can help laughing at the obvious discomfort expressed by the anthropomorphic carrots as they are dropped 'in hot water' by a benign-looking rabbit chef. Although some of the expressions included are dated, the alphabetical index enables teachers and librarians to pick and choose. This book might be particularly beneficial in schools having a large ESL program, especially for older, more advanced students. It is a pleasant, although non-essential browsing item, useful as an adjunct to the language arts program." - School Library Journal

Why We Love It

All the books in this series by Marvin Terban introduce fun language skills to children!