Punching the Clock Funny Action Idioms

Name: Punching the Clock Funny Action Idioms
ISBN: 9780899198644

For the curious child who's puzzled by phrases like 'hold your horses' or 'raise the roof,' this book makes sense of tricky English idioms with humor and clarity.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book when their child is a literal thinker who gets confused or frustrated by common phrases like 'it's raining cats and dogs.' If your child has ever asked why they should 'bite their tongue,' this book is a perfect, gentle guide. It humorously decodes more than 100 action-based idioms, using funny illustrations and simple explanations to turn moments of confusion into 'aha!' moments of understanding. By demystifying language, it builds a child's confidence in communication and social situations, nurturing a curiosity about the weird and wonderful ways we use words.

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What Parents Should Know

ViolenceMild

Idioms are humorously illustrated in their literal, sometimes mildly 'violent', sense (e.g., a person literally punching a clock).

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is a secular, educational, and humorous exploration of language. The content is entirely focused on linguistics and wordplay.

Ideal Reader

An 8-to-11-year-old who is a very literal thinker, a child on the autism spectrum, or an English Language Learner struggling with figurative speech. It is also perfect for a young reader who loves puns, word puzzles, and is beginning to appreciate the creativity of language.