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You're toast and other metaphors we adore /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Loewen, Nancy, 1964-
Other Authors:	Wu, Donald (Illustrator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Mankato, MN : Picture Window Books, [2011]
Series:	Loewen, Nancy, 1964- Ways to say it.
Subjects:	Metaphor > Juvenile literature. Figures of speech > Juvenile literature. Figures of speech.

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