This book will “sell like hotcakes”! If you understand what that means, then you interpreted an idiom, an expression with meanings other than its literal meaning. Most people learn the meanings of these terms and sayings through social contexts as they grow up. But for children who lack that ability, basic communication can get very confusing. The third book in Karen Emigh’s series, Bookworm introduces young readers to a world of idioms, narrated by Brett, and his helpful dog, Herman. Playful dialogues, clear explanations, and colorful images make figurative language understandable and fun.