Animal expressions
by Sandra Donovan
It's Just an Expression
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the fascinating stories behind popular animal sayings and learn what these colorful expressions really mean. This fun exploration brings language to life by connecting animal traits with everyday phrases kids use and hear. Perfect for curious readers who love animals and words!
Representation & Themes
IdiomsAnimalsEnglish languageJuvenile literatureFigures of speech
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780761378907
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,528
Genres
Animals
Subjects
IdiomsAnimalsEnglish languageJuvenile literatureFigures of speech