Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

This collection of 21 short storiesdives into the fascinating world of idioms to pick out some gems and the tales woven around them, exploring familiar sayings like "don't count your chickens before they hatch" and "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." The tales explore the whimsy of idioms and their fascinating origins, from Aesop's Fables to everyday speech, showing how these colourful expressions weave through language and culture. Author Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan brings each idiom to life through storytelling, helping young readers understand not just what these phrases mean, but where they come from. A playful, imaginative way to build vocabulary and love of language.