My Teacher Likes To Say

From the same team that brought you "My Momma Likes to Say" comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and cliche s many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to "Stick together " and "Great minds think alike," readers will be intrigued by the history of these adages, told in poetry form as well as expository text, and amused by the witty illustrations, depicting these sayings as a child might imagine them.

Growing up with six sisters and one brother, there has never been a dull moment in Denise Brennan-Nelson's life. She continues to keep the pace lively as a motivational speaker, children's author, and mother. She is the author of "My Momma Likes to Say" and "Buzzy the Bumblebee," also from Sleeping Bear Press. Denise lives with her family in Howell, Michigan.

Jane Monroe Donovan's parents encouraged her to follow her heart and it led to her love of sketching and painting. In addition to "My Teacher Likes to Say," Jane also illustrated "Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book" and "My Momma Likes to Say." She is currently working on a Christmas title for Sleeping Bear Press. Jane lives with her family in Pinckney, Michigan.