Author Levi Plesset grew up in a pre-Civil War farmhouse in Meigs County, Ohio, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where he developed a passion for animals, gardening, and cooking.
As a youngster, he enjoyed reading books by William Steig, daydreaming in a hammock, and telling stories while perched in an apple tree. He studied English in Vermont and law in Los Angeles, and has spent his career working in progressive politics and corporate accountability law.
It was almost a wild goose chase to tackle a few of the hundreds of metaphors, similes, and other expressions available, but Levi and his talented illustrator, Genevieve duCharme-Hill, managed to put them on the map for this marvelous book. We hope the results will knock your socks off!
Literally the Coolest Book
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Designed for young readers, this delightful book illustrates a baker’s dozen of typical English-language idioms, in both their figurative and literal meanings. Similes are as easy as pie for native English speakers to pick up, and some of them seem to be as old as the hills. But as young children learn the language—whether as their cradle tongue or a second language—they often wonder why we use certain phrases to mean completely unrelated things. Our hope is that young readers who are lovers of language, verbal tricks, and word games will be bowled over by this book … and will share their newfound verbal gymnastics with their friends!
But we don’t want to let the cat out of the bag here: suffice it to say that in this case, you probably can judge a book by its cover. After all, playing with the magnificent, fun, silly, and sometimes ridiculous English language is more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
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Literally the Coolest Book is a very fun exploration of idioms, metaphors, and the ways that language—clear examples to elucidate meanings and lively illustrations that enhance the humor. An important addition to any classroom (or home!) library.
—Constance Lombardo, author and illustrator of
the Mr. Puffball series and Everybody Says Meow
“[A] fun way to introduce and discuss idioms with elementary-age children.” —Stephanie Roselli, editor, educational publishing