Spill the Beans: 100 silly sayings and peculiar phrases
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Spill the Beans: 100 silly sayings and peculiar phrases
By (Author) Collins Kids
Illustrated by Julia Murray
HarperCollins Publishers
Collins
13th December 2024
15th August 2024
United Kingdom
Classifications
Primary and Secondary Educational
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage reference: Picture dictionaries
Childrens / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts
Educational: First / native language: Spelling and vocabulary
Childrens / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference
082
Physical Properties
Hardback
128
Width 154mm, Height 216mm, Spine 16mm
380g
Description
Discover 100 silly sayings and peculiar phrases in this illustrated book for curious kids!
What does it mean to spill the beans
Why does it rain cats and dogs
Who is the early bird and why do they catch the worm
Discover 100 silly sayings and peculiar phrases from the English language, with lots of playful pictures bringing them to life. Beautifully illustrated by Julia Murray, it explains what the sayings mean and explores the strange stories behind them, making this the perfect gift for kids who always want to know why.
Spill the Beans is the perfect companion to A Word a Day: 365 words for curious minds. Discover a years worth of intriguing words and never be lost for words again
Author Bio
Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for almost 200 years. Throughout this rich heritage we have maintained an impressive record in creating market-leading products across various sectors. Julia Murray is an illustrator and designer living in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand). Her illustrations have been applied to books, packaging, clothing and advertising for clients such as HarperCollins, Garage Project, Huffer and Westpac. Her previous experience includes working as a magazine art director in London for ten years.
