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In a Pickle by Marvin Terban

In a Pickle

And Other Funny Idioms

Marvin Terban, Giulio Maestro

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · June 18, 2007

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.

Language ArtsVocabulary & SpellingKids' Foreign Language
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Who it’s for
Readers curious about humorous explanations of familiar expressions
Themes
Popular expressions, Figurative language, Humor
Genres
Kids' Foreign Language, Vocabulary & Spelling, Language Arts

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About this book

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.

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Vocabulary & Spelling69%
Kids' Foreign Language56%
Language Arts26%

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Publisher categories

  • Jokes & Riddles
  • Language Arts
  • Beginner Readers
Authors
Marvin Terban, Giulio Maestro
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 18, 2007
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Popular expressions · Figurative language · Humor
Reading lane
Jokes & Riddles