Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Words
Tyler Maxwell used to be a typical boy. But one day, a 10-pound dictionary fell on his head.
Luckily, he survived. But now Tyler can use only the biggest, hardest words there are. His friends don’t understand him. Can you help?
Directions: Use a dictionary to help you figure out what Tyler is trying to say. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper.
Lance Lekander
"I was astonished by the humongous fossils in the exhibition."
Meet The Idiomizer —the superhero who turns simple words into powerful idioms. These phrases unite words, like a team, to take on a whole new meaning.
Jordy Perks Up
Lance Lekander
Jordy: Grandpa, I’m so upset that I can’t have a birthday party this year.
Grandpa: That’s too bad. But we can still have a great time. We’ll just have to . . .
Lance Lekander
This is a job for The Idiomizer!
The Idiomizer: That’s right, Jordy. You have to make lemonade out of lemons. Keep your chin up. Look for the silver lining.
Jordy: You’re right, Idiomizer. I’ll do that!
This article was originally published in the March 2021 issue.
