What is an idiom? It's a turn of phrase designed to convey a meaning which is different from the literal meaning of the words. But this is a fun take on the subject.
Artist and writer Steve Palin has combined another of his passions: his love of animals, birds and insects - to come up with a delightful book in which he has illustrated and explained his favourite wildlife idioms.
Cat among the pigeons, big fish in a small pond, a kangaroo court - these idioms have inspired some of his joyous paintings in this book, each paired with his short explanation of how the term came to be used.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
Published: 11/15/2022
ISBN: 9781913159481
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 6.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d