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What a Wonderful Phrase

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Thisbeautifullyillustratedcollectionofcuriousphrasesfromaroundtheworldisavoyageofculturaldiscovery.

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SKU: 9781838913274 Category: CH REFERENCE
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This beautifully illustrated and witty book is filled to the brim with curious phrases from around the world.  Travel from country to country and learn the history behind interesting and unusual idioms, and the greater cultures which shaped them.

From the endearing French phrase “to be a blue flower” to the fascinating Japanese saying “to wear a cat on one’s head”, this book explores the diversity and importance of language worldwide.  Younger readers will love sharing these quirky phrases with their friends and discovering more about the world we live in.

Beautiful artwork from Manu Montoya and captivating text from the author of What a Wonderful Word perfectly capture the intricacies of global cultures. 

Weight 0.444 kg
Dimensions 20.9 × 20.9 × 1.7 cm
Author

Edwards, Nicola

Publisher

Caterpillar Books

Imprint

Caterpillar Books

Cover

Hardback

Pages

60

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

418 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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