About This Book
"Raining Cats & Dogs" by Will Moses is a delightful chapter book that demystifies common English idioms for young readers aged 4-11. Through charming folk art illustrations and witty explanations, Moses takes literal interpretations of phrases like "raining cats and dogs" or "in a pickle" and turns them into humorous visual stories. This book is perfect for sparking curiosity about language, building vocabulary, and providing a fun, accessible introduction to figurative speech, all while offering high-style entertainment.
Discussion Prompts
1
What's your favorite idiom from the book, and why?
2
Can you think of another idiom that wasn't in the book? What do you think its literal meaning might look like?
3
Why do we use idioms instead of saying things directly?
4
How do the illustrations help you understand the idioms?
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