My Momma Likes To Say

There are thousands of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and cliches in the English language and they come from many different sources. They can be confusing, but fun, and are an important part of our language. 

Author Denise Brennan-Nelson's playful rhymes remind us how often we use such creative expressions assuming children understand what we mean without basking them for their own unique interpretations. 

Illustrator Jane Donovan's clever versions of parental proverbs and witticisms take in a child's point of view when hearing these unusual, creative, and sometimes downright silly expressions!