Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story

Crazy Like a Fox: A Simile Story

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<b>Rufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he's acting so crazy in this clever simile story.</b> <br><br>All night, he's been sleeping like a log. When the sun rises, he feels as fresh as a daisy. In a story told entirely with similes, Rufus sneaks up and startles his friend Babette, and leads her on a wild chase through the woods.  <br><br>Perfect for teaching figurative language, this brightly-illustrated picture book includes the definition of a simile, as well as a brief introduction to idioms and cliches-- and examples on every page of different sayings and similes.  <br><br>Loreen Leedy's zany illustrations depic the figurative sayings in literal ways-- a wooden fox sleeping like a log, a yellow and black striped sheep who's as mad as a hornet-- to bring home the meanings of the expressions. <br><br>Perfect for kids studying creative writing, or English language learners who may not be familiar with common but less literal sayings, <i>Crazy Like a Fox</i> will make readers happy as a clam-- and help them incorporate similes into their own writing.