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"What's the wind like today? Is it a feather drifting slowly to the ground or an excited puppy running after a butterfly? A train barreling down the tracks or a helpful hand pushing you along? Winds can be soft, strong, fast, lazy and everything in between -- and readers will encounter them all in this poetic informational picture book as it explores types of wind from breezes to tornadoes. Through striking and unusual metaphors like a whisk or boxing...

"A simple board book that introduces little ones to the concept of metaphor."-- Provided by publisher.

Similes and metaphors are a complex yet fundamental concept for readers of any age. The world of figurative language is decoded through age-appropriate text and relatable, easy-to-understand examples of both similes and metaphors. This text will help young readers build their reading comprehension, and along the way, unlock a world of core language skills that will make their own writing fuller and richer. A quiz question on each spread prompts readers...

Here's a BRIGHT IDEA: read this book. It's a PIECE OF CAKE. And trust us; no one will call you A TURKEY. For more metaphors, look inside.