Who Let the Cat Out of the Bag

This book is the 2002 Grand Prize Winner for Nonfiction in the Kids Are Authors Award. Written and illustrated by fourth-grade students of Newcastle Avenue Elementary in Reseda, California, this colorful and imaginative book is a great example that any child can be a creative author. It's time to let the cat out of the bag. Idioms can be fun as shown through the unique and intricate collage illustrations designed with handmade paper. The illustrations combine beautifully with the text to bring new clarity and understanding to the often confusing language of idioms. This delightful book provides a great springboard for discussion of the true meaning of some of our most colorful phrases. A great addition to any classroom or home library.