WEARING A CAT ON YOUR HEAD

Subtitle A World of Wonderfully Weird Sayings

Emily Bornoff
Price $14.99
Description Description
Discover the meanings behind funny, surprising and wonderfully quirky sayings from around the world! 

What does it mean in Norway when someone says "you shouldn't judge a dog by its fur"? Why might people in East Africa say "an elephant can't hide behind a small tree"? And what on earth does it mean in Portugal to "feed the donkey sponge cake"? 

Wearing a Cat on Your Head is a joyful and beautifully illustrated journey through fascinating idioms from different countries and cultures. From familiar expressions to wonderfully strange sayings, readers will uncover the meanings and traditions behind the phrases people use every day. 

Young readers will discover: 

  • Idioms and sayings from around the world. 
  • Fascinating explanations of what each phrase really means. 
  • Surprising cultural and historical stories behind well-loved expressions. 
  • Humorous animal-themed sayings brought to life through detailed illustrations. 
  • Fun comparisons that reveal how different cultures express similar ideas. 

From "letting the cat out of the bag" to the Japanese expression "wearing a cat on your head", each page offers a new way to explore the ways people express themselves. 

Perfect for curious children and families, Wearing a Cat on Your Head fosters a love of language and offers a memorable way to discover how people around the world make sense of life through words. 
Location: ; Sub Code: 8
Format:
Format Juvenile - Hardcover 64 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9781805704959
Size:
Size8.50 in x 11.34 in / 216.00 mm x 288.00 mm
Published:
Published Date March 2nd, 2027
Emily Bornoff

Emily Bornoff is an award-winning illustrator, book designer, and textile designer. She gained a distinction in the Children's Book Illustration Masters at Cambridge School of Art, UK. Emily loves to illustrate all kinds of stories, especially folk tales, as well as print and paint images of animals, people, and the worlds around them. She lives between Milan and London, drawing inspiration from both places. 

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