The Smart Owl's 30 Useful English Proverbs for Kids

Rachel Mintz

ISBN 10: 152293281X / ISBN 13: 9781522932819

Edité par CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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• Titre: The Smart Owl's 30 Useful English Proverbs for Kids
• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date de parution: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 152293281X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781522932819
• Reliure: Paperback
• Illustrateur: Levin, David
• État de l'article: Good
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket
• Poids: 0,47 livre

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Synopsis

Learn Wisdom Through Words — 30 Classic Proverbs Every Child Should Know

From “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched” to “Practice makes perfect,” this beautifully illustrated book introduces kids to timeless English proverbs and the lessons they carry.

Using proverbs is an intellectual way to interact with others.

Guided by the friendly Smart Owl, children will explore sayings that enrich language, sharpen communication, and offer valuable life wisdom. Each proverb is paired with a large, colorful illustration and a simple explanation, making it easy for young readers to understand and remember.

Whether read aloud with parents or browsed independently, this book encourages kids to think, laugh, and connect language with everyday situations. It’s more than just reading — it’s a way to spark conversation, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation of words and their meaning.

The 'smart owl' is teaching the kids and explaining to them the proverbs and what the mean.
Does your child know the meaning of these proverbs, do they know how to use these proverbs in a sentence?
1) A barking dog seldom bites.
2) A closed mouth catches no flies.
3) A bird in hand is worth two in a bush.
4) Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
5) Better lose the saddle than the horse.
6) Clothes don't make the man.
7) Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
8) Don't judge a book by its cover.
9) Empty vessels make the most noise.
10) Every rose has its thorn.
11) Great oaks grow from small acorns.
12) Grief divided is made lighter.
13) Half a loaf is better than none
14) He who plays with fire gets burnt.
15) He laughs best who laughs last.
16) If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.
17) In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
18) It's no use crying over spilt milk.
19) A leopard cannot change its spots.
20) Little strokes fell good oaks.
21) Money doesn't grow on trees.
22) No pain, no gain.
23) No smoke without fire.
24) Once bitten, twice shy.
25) One man's trash is another man's treasure.
26) A picture is worth a thousand words.
27) Practice makes perfect.
28) Rome was not built in a day.
29) Stolen fruit is sweet / the sweetest
30) When the cat's away, the mice play.

Help your child grow wiser and more expressive — one proverb at a time.

Use this book to teach your kids, to enrich their language and make it adapted to common conversation.

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Enrich Your Child With 30 Illustrated English Proverbs

Using proverbs in a language is what educated kids do better when speaking to others. In this book they meet 30 useful English proverbs which can be used daily in everyday life situations.
The 'smart owl' is teaching the kids and explaining to them the proverbs and what the mean. Each proverb gets a large colorful illustration which makes browsing the book fun over and over again.
Does your child know the meaning of these proverbs, do they know how to use these proverbs in a sentence? 1) A barking dog seldom bites. 2) A closed mouth catches no flies. 3) A bird in hand is worth two in a bush. 4) Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion. 5) Better lose the saddle than the horse. 6) Clothes don't make the man. 7) Don't count your chickens before they're hatched. 8) Don't judge a book by its cover. 9) Empty vessels make the most noise. 10) Every rose has its thorn. 11) Great oaks grow from small acorns. 12) Grief divided is made lighter. 13) Half a loaf is better than none 14) He who plays with fire gets burnt. 15) He laughs best who laughs last. 16) If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. 17) In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. 18) It's no use crying over spilt milk. 19) A leopard cannot change its spots. 20) Little strokes fell good oaks. 21) Money doesn't grow on trees. 22) No pain, no gain. 23) No smoke without fire. 24) Once bitten, twice shy. 25) One man's trash is another man's treasure. 26) A picture is worth a thousand words. 27) Practice makes perfect. 28) Rome was not built in a day. 29) Stolen fruit is sweet / the sweetest 30) When the cat's away, the mice play.
Using proverbs is an intellectual way to interact with others. Use this book to teach your kids, to enrich their language and make it adapted to common conversation.