Diane Costa has been involved with children's books for many years as a parent, volunteer, librarian, and editor. She currently works for Language Lizard, a bilingual book publisher (www.languagelizard.com). Diane is a passionate reader who reads at least 100 (adult) books per year. Maria Russo is a children's book illustrator living in Cordoba, Argentina. She has a special passion for multicultural illustrations.
""I highly recommend the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series to teachers, parents, and English-language learners of all ages. From the youngest to the most experienced, readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy. The books are fun to read, easy to understand, and appropriate for any educational setting. Without hesitation, I rate this series 5 out of 5 stars. They would make a great addition to any home or classroom library, and I'm confident you, too, will feel the same."" -- Tara Brown, ESL, English, and Spanish Teacher, Michigan ""These books are highly recommended to foster and develop common English phrases that cause confusion for multilingual learners in a meaningful, relatable, and relevant format."" -- Robyn Dailey, Title III Instructional Coach, Georgia