The sense and nonsense of proverbs
By: Jim Anton ; illustrated by Jean Anton.
Contributors: Anton, Jean, ill.
Publisher: Sterling Pub.
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Proverbs -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature.; Proverbs.
Description: Discusses the origin of various well-known expressions, such as "wise as an owl," "time flies," and "stool pigeon," and examines the accuracy of these sayings.
Notes: Includes index.