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Fresh as a Daisy - (Language Lizard Idiom) by Diane Costa (Paperback)

Fresh as a Daisy - (Language Lizard Idiom) by  Diane Costa (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>What does it mean to put down roots?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why would you be under the weather?</em></strong></p><p>Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!</p><p>With clever multicultural illustrations, idiom meanings, and example sentences, <em>Fresh as a Daisy</em> 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.</p><p><em>Fresh as a Daisy</em> includes bonus material to support English language learners and promote culturally responsive teaching, such as links to: </p> <ul> <li>English audio of the book</li> <li>Information about the history of the idioms in the book</li> <li>Additional nature idioms, their meaning, and history</li> <li>Lesson plans to help teach idioms while exposing children to other cultures </li> </ul> <p><em>Fresh as a Daisy</em> is a great resource to build language skills while having fun!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Children and English language learners will be <em>grinning from ear-to-ear</em> as they make their way through this engaging set of books about idioms! <strong>The Language Lizard Idiom Book Series</strong> 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. </p><p>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 <strong>#1 pick for teachers</strong>everywhere. Thank you for helping me reach more students and for making my lessons more enjoyable!</p><p>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 <em>a whale of a time</em> 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 <strong>5 out of 5 stars</strong>. They would make a great addition to any home or classroom library, and I'm confident you, too, will feel the same.<em>"</em></p><p><em>-- Tara Brown, ESL, English, and Spanish Teacher, Michigan</em></p><p><em>------</em></p><p>"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."</p><p><em>-- Robyn Dailey, Title III Instructional Coach, Georgia</em></p><br>

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