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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. The Illustrated Book of Sayings contains curious and humorous collection of sayings from around the world, complete with original illustrations and explanatory paragraph. The sayings translate pretty hilariously! Although there are quite a few included in the book, there are definitely more out there in the world waiting to be illustrated in a second and even third volume! Imagine the illustrations for "sliding in on a shrimp sandwich," "wearing a cat on your head" and "blowing little ducks." Very cute and entertaining. **eARC Netgalley** I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but was pleasantly surprised. It was an educational book that explored the phrases of different cultures. My husband and I had a great time guessing what each phrase meant... Some were easy, while others were a tad more difficult. The illustrations were gorgeous and really added to the overall reading experience. It was unique and fun and I would definitely recommend it to all readers looking to branch out and explore a different language. *Shoutout to Random House (Ten Speed Press) for the review copy!* no reviews | add a review
"From the author of the New York Times bestseller, Lost in Translation, come this collection of 52 artistic renderings of sayings from around the world that illuminate the whimsical nature of language. Ella Frances Sanders's first book, Lost in Translation, captured the imagination of readers with its charmingly illustrated words that have no direct English translation. Now, the New York Times-bestselling author is back with an illustrated collection that addresses the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom "to pedal in the sauerkraut," (i.e., "to spin your wheels,") to the Japanese idiom "even monkeys fall from trees" (meaning, "even experts can be wrong"), Sanders presents sayings that reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures"--
"An illustrated collection of the world's strangest and most wonderful expressions, idioms, and proverbs"-- No library descriptions found. |
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That last one is my favorite of the favorites.
Stop ironing my head.
It's a fun book to read aloud and force people to guess what the expressions mean. And if you want to know what my favorites mean, you'll just have to check out the book. ( )