Similes and Metaphors

Language Rules!

by Ann Heinrichs, Dan McGeehan (Illustrator), David Moore (Illustrator)

The key to making literacy more exciting is finding ways to liven up the written word. Students will be amazed to see how certain figures of speech can add creativity to the simplest of sentences. Discover how similes and metaphors can paint vivid pictures that are sure to make both reading and writing more pleasurable.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. They cover U.S. and world history and culture, science and nature, and English grammar. Ann has also enjoyed careers as a children’s book editor and an advertising copywriter. An avid traveler, she has toured Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she now lives in Chicago. She enjoys biking, kayaking, and flying kites.

Reviews

[Nancy Kotkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short children's nonfiction book that introduces similes and metaphors. Spends more time on similes than metaphors. Uses cliched examples, but those are probably more commonly known among young children, who are the target audience for this book. Contains a brief glossary and index.

[BGCedillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

it teaches about similes and metaphors in a graphic way.