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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anneke Forzani, 888-554-9273, [email protected] New Book Series Teaches English Idioms With Multicultural Illustrations BASKING RIDGE, NJ - OCTOBER 26, 2020 - A new series of idiom books in many languages were released today by Independent publisher Language Lizard, LLC (www.LanguageLizard.com). Language Lizard Idiom Books explain common English idioms using clever multicultural illustrations and English example sentences. Bilingual versions of the books provide idiom translations and meanings in a second language, making the idioms easier for English language learners to understand. The books come with free multicultural lessons and activities to support culturally responsive teaching. Language Lizard Idiom Books Series consists of four titles: Fresh as a Daisy - English Nature Idioms Icing on the Cake - English Food Idioms The Lion’s Share - English Animal Idioms With Flying Colors - English Color Idioms Language Lizard Idiom Books are available in English and in bilingual editions with the following languages: Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Spanish, Swahili, Telugu, and Vietnamese (More languages will be coming soon.) The books include the following bonus materials: • English audio of the book • Lesson plans that teach idioms while exposing children to other cultures • Fun idiom activities for use in the classroom or home • Information about the history of the idioms in the book • Additional idioms with their meanings and history Advance praise for the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series: “I highly recommend the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series to teachers, parents, and English-language learners of all ages. From the youngest to the most experienced, readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy. The books are fun to read, easy to understand, and appropriate for any educational setting. Without hesitation, I rate this series 5 out of 5 stars. They would make a great addition to any home or classroom library, and I'm confident you, too, will feel the same.” Tara Brown, ESL, English, and Spanish Teacher, Michigan "These books are highly recommended to foster and develop common English phrases that cause confusion for multilingual learners in a meaningful, relatable, and relevant format." Robyn Dailey, Title III Instructional Coach, Georgia
