{"product_id":"crazy-like-a-fox-isbn-9780823422487","title":"Crazy Like a Fox","description":"\u003cb\u003eRufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he's acting so crazy in this clever simile story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoreen 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for kids studying creative writing, or English language learners who may not be familiar with common but less literal sayings, \u003ci\u003eCrazy Like a Fox\u003c\/i\u003e will make readers happy as a clam-- and help them incorporate similes into their own writing.* \"As welcome as springtime to teachers, aspiring writers and any who appreciate wordplay.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid illustrations, filled with movement and wide-eyed creatures, will entertain readers. A pleasing addition to any collection.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLoreen    Leedy has been writing and illustrating picture books since she was  25   years old.  She is the author of numerous books for children,   including \u003ci\u003e2 X 2=Boo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSeeing Symmetry\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Amazing Plant Powers: How Plants Fly, Fight, Hide, Hunt and Change the World\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have been ALA Notable books, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books, and \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors Choices.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e Loreen lives in central Florida. Find her online at www.loreenleedy.com\/","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299884224741,"sku":"NP9780823422487","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823422487.jpg?v=1767724219","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/crazy-like-a-fox-isbn-9780823422487","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}