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More Parts
32 pages
A frantic, rhyming romp through the hilarious panic of taking figures of speech entirely too literally.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like a frantic, laugh-out-loud sprint through the literal mind of a child. The bouncy, rhyming prose propels the reader through a series of hilarious misunderstandings, where everyday figures of speech suddenly sound like terrifying bodily threats. It is a brisk, energetic read that perfectly captures the silly, exaggerated anxiety of childhood imagination running wild. The mood is wonderfully lighthearted despite the protagonist's panic, making it an absolute joy to read aloud. It delights young readers who are just beginning to grasp the quirks of language, as well as parents who will appreciate the playful absurdity of taking idioms at face value.
- Mood
- silly
- frantic
- lighthearted
- Tone
- playful
- exaggerated
- humorous
- anxious
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- childhood anxieties · literal interpretation of language · body awareness · the quirks of idioms
- The writing
- Bouncy, rhythmic, and rhyming, designed to be read aloud with energetic pacing.
- The arc
- Moves from frantic, literal-minded panic over common idioms to a playful, humorous exploration of language.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and parents looking for a laugh-out-loud, rhyming exploration of silly misunderstandings and figures of speech.
Content notes
- mild childhood anxiety
About the book
A young boy is worried about what will happen to his body when he hears such expressions as "give him a hand," "laugh your head off," and "hold your tongue."
Description from Open Library.
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