Brian P. Cleary

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This book will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young readers. For easy identification, each pair of homonyms or homophones appears in color, and the comical cats...

2) Dearly, nearly, insincerely: what is an adverb?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c2003

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

Rhyming text and illustrations present numerous examples of adverbs and their functions.

3) The slug and the pug: short vowel sounds with consonant blends

Author

Series

Phonics fun

Pub. Date

[2022]

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Description

"The plum on the drum is glum. With rhyming, carefully leveled text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of short vowel sounds with consonant blends and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves"--

4) Salamander, frog, and polliwog: what is an amphibian?

Author

Animal groups are categorical

Series

Pub. Date

c2013

Physical Desc

31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

5) A mink, a fink, a skating rink: what is a noun?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c1999

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."

6) The sun played hide-and-seek: a personification story

Author

Pub. Date

[2018]

Physical Desc

29 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Description

Rhyming verse demonstrating how objects can come alive when they are described using human traits.

7) Stop and go, yes and no: what is an antonym?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c2006

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

What is an antonym? Find out by enjoying the clever rhymes and comical illustrations of the concept of opposites.

8) I and you and don't forget who: what is a pronoun?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2004]

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of pronouns and their functions, from "he" and "she" to "anyone", "neither", and "which."

9) Something sure smells around here: limericks

Author

Series

Poetry adventures

Pub. Date

[2015]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

"What do you get when you combine a poem and a joke? A limerick. These five-line rhyming poems are funny, silly, and sly. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how limericks work--and shows how these little poems can trigger big laughs"--Dust jacket flap.

10) Dolphin, fox, hippo and ox: What Is a Mammal?

Author

Animal groups are categorical

Series

Pub. Date

2013

Physical Desc

31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Martin Goneau explain the traits that all mammals have in common and help you determine which creatures belong in this hairy group.

11) Chips and cheese and Nana's knees: what is alliteration?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

Physical Desc

31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

Brian P. Cleary's rhymes and Martin Goneau's illustrations creatively present the concept of alliteration for young readers.

12) I saw an invisible lion today: quatrains

Author

Series

Poetry adventures

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

A collection of poems featuring a range of subjects, from grandmothers to muzaloos.

13) Jake makes a cake: long vowel sounds

Author

Series

Phonics fun

Pub. Date

[2022]

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

"With rhyming, carefully leveled text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty examples of long vowel sounds and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves"--

14) To root, to toot, to parachute: what is a verb?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2001

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Description

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of verbs, from "toss and tumble," "jump and jam," to "whine and whisper," "sleep and slam."

15) How much can a bare bear bear?: what are homonyms and homophones?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

Physical Desc

1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

Explains the concept of homonyms and homophones.

16) A dollar, a penny, how much and how many?

Author

Series

Math is categorical

Pub. Date

c2012

Physical Desc

31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

With rhyming text, explains the basics of counting and using money, covering the types of bills and coins, the value of each, and how to combine the denominations to buy different items.

17) Catfish, cod, salmon, and scrod: what is a fish?

Author

Animal groups are categorical

Series

Pub. Date

c2013

Physical Desc

31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Description

What is a fish? Stingrays, goldfish, sharks, and many other creatures are all fish! This book explains the traits that all fish have in common and help you determine which creatures belong in this water-dwelling group.

18) Hairy, scary, ordinary: what is an adjective?

Author

Series

Pub. Date

c2000

Physical Desc

[32] p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Description