Fresh as a Daisy: Nature Idioms (A Multicultural Book) (Language Lizard Idiom)($16.95Value)

Description

What does it mean to put down roots? Why would you be under the weather? Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn! With clever multicultural illustrations, idiom meanings, and example sentences, Fresh as a Daisy explains common nature idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It's a perfect book to teach students in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Fresh as a Daisy 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 nature idioms, their meaning, and history - Lesson plans to help teach idioms while exposing children to other cultures Fresh as a Daisy is a great resource to build language skills while having fun! "Children and English language learners will be grinning from ear-to-ear as they make their way through this engaging set of books about idioms! The Language Lizard Idiom Book Series is a multicultural series consisting of four books, each themed by topic: colors, food, nature, and animals. Readers are not only introduced to a variety of idiomatic expressions, but through helpful examples and beautiful illustrations, they also learn how to correctly use each of the phrases in their everyday lives. As a teacher of 21 years, I can honestly say, it is difficult to teach idioms to kids of all ages, regardless of their native language. These books are a teacher's dream come true! Not only are the linked resources and audio super helpful, but the bright, eye-catching colors and diverse set of cultures and people represented in this series, make it a #1 pick for teachers everywhere. Thank you for helping me reach more students and for making my lessons more enjoyable! I highly recommend the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series to teachers, parents, and English-language learners of all ages. From the youngest to the most experienced, readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy. The books are fun to read, easy to understand, and appropriate for any educational setting. Without hesitation, I rate this series 5 out of 5 stars . They would make a great addition to any home or classroom library, and I'm confident you, too, will feel the same. " -- Tara Brown, ESL, English, and Spanish Teacher, Michigan ------ "These books are highly recommended to foster and develop common English phrases that cause confusion for multilingual learners in a meaningful, relatable, and relevant format." -- Robyn Dailey, Title III Instructional Coach, Georgia Diane Costa has been involved with children's books for many years as a parent, volunteer, librarian, and editor. She currently works for Language Lizard, a bilingual book publisher (www.languagelizard.com). Diane is a passionate reader who reads at least 100 (adult) books per year. Maria Russo is a children's book illustrator living in Cordoba, Argentina. She has a special passion for multicultural illustrations.