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"""The Language Lizard Idiom books are ... a teacher's dream come true!... #1 pick for teachers everywhere. ... readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy."" - Tara Brown, ESL teacher

What does it mean to let the cat out of the bag?

Why would you take a bull by the horns?

Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!

With clever multicultural illustrations, literal translations of the idioms, meanings in 2 languages, and English example sentences, The Lion's Share explains common animal idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It's a perfect book to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students.

The Lion's Share includes bonus material to support English language learners and promote culturally responsive teaching, such as links to:

● English audio of the book

● Information about the history of the idioms in the book

● Additional animal idioms, their meaning, and history

● Lesson plans to help teach idioms while exposing children to other cultures

The Lion's Share is a great resource to build language skills while having fun!

Other books in the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series (available in English and bilingual editions):

● Fresh as a Daisy - English Nature Idioms

● Icing on the Cake - English Food Idioms● With Flying Colors - English Color Idioms"

By:  
Illustrated by:   Dmitry Fedorov
Translated by:  
Imprint:   Language Lizard, LLC
Dimensions:   Height: 279mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   132g
ISBN:   9781951787561
ISBN 10:   1951787560
Series:   Language Lizard Bilingual Idioms
Pages:   34
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Troon Harrison is an internationally published, award-winning author living in Canada. She is also an editor and creative writing teacher. Her books have consistently been chosen as notable by the Canadian Children's Book Center in Toronto, and two of her picture books are animated television shows on YTV. Dmitry Fedorov is a professional artist and illustrator living in the Ukraine. He creates both digital concept art as well as illustrations using traditional instruments such as pencils, markers, soft pastel, charcoal, watercolor and oil paint.

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