To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Lerner Books [UK]
ISBN: 0761342729
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book 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."

Kites Sail High

Author: Ruth Heller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698113896
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Perfect for introductory grammar lessons! What is a verb? Explore language and discover how to identify verbs and their many forms from the imperative mood to active vs. passive voice to verb phrases. “Heller’s… concept book explicates and celebrates verbs of all kinds, in ebullient verses which themselves sail and soar.” —Publishers Weekly “Graphic play and world play make this an ingenious lesson that no classroom grammarian should miss.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Children will find it a painless and concise grammar lesson as well as a visual treat… A boon for language arts teachers as well as for all children and adults who love to play with language.” —School Library Journal About the Explore! series: Dedicated to helping children learn a variety of nonfiction subjects, the Explore series uses pitch-perfect rhyming text and brilliantly illustrated images to make learning fun.

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1512479896
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrations of comical cartoon cats combine to hightlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, and jig and leap are printed in color for easy identification.

Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1467743577
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1467743674
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrations of comical cartoon cats combine to hightlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, and jig and leap are printed in color for easy identification.

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1575055473
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1512479594
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Adjectives are words like hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary. Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children expand their vocabularies and gain an appreciation for the rhythm of language in this lighthearted book of rhyming verse. Adjectives like frilly, silly, polka-dotted, fizzy, and spunky are printed in color, and all the words will tickle you pink!

It's Hard to Be a Verb

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870855
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Being a verb is hard! Especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation. My knees start itching. My toes start twitching. My skin gets jumpy. Others get grumpy. Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching and jumping to be a verb in check. A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD.

If You Were a Verb

Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 1404819819
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

Book Description
Teaches readers to recognize and use verbs.

Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press TM
ISBN: 151247987X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes and Brian Gable's sidesplitting illustrations bring compound words to life. We've highlighted the compound words with colored type to make them easy to identify. Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? overturns traditional grammar lessons. Read this book aloud with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense—and nonsense—of words.