As alike as two peas in a pod. As sick as a parrot. As nutty as a fruitcake. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things in an interesting way using the word "like" or "as." They are used in literature to make writing more vivid and powerful. In everyday speech, they can be used to convey meaning quickly and effectively. Primary school children are taught to write creatively in their literacy lessons and are asked to incorporate similes into their work. Here we have a book of similes, presented in a unique and colourful way. Sally King's series of books "Reading in Rhyme" bring language alive for children, extending their vocabulary and increasing general knowledge for all age groups. The humorous illustrations only add to the fun of this book of similes, which would be a useful tool for children to have nearby when writing their own stories. Other books by Sally King in the "Reading in Rhyme" series are: Animal Families, Animal Homes and A Flamboyance of Flamingos