A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Discusses the differences between homonyms and homophones and provides examples of each.






Discusses the differences between homonyms and homophones and provides examples of each.
This title for young readers explores adverbs. It allows children to have fun with grammar through poetry and rhyming words.
"Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable collaborate to clarify synonyms for young readers. With an updated design, new back matter, and hands-on Try It! features, this edition will attract new and returning readers"--
What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book. Playful rhymes and humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea.
What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of suffixes for young readers. For easy identification, key suffixes appear in color, and the comical cats reinforce each idea. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words.
What are comparatives and superlatives? After reading this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain how these forms of adjectives compare nouns, through the cleverest rhymes and illustrations that are sillier than ever. Each comparative or superlative word is printed in color for easier identification. Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words. -- "Journal"
Introduces readers to the Dewey decimal system.
Come romp with me amongst the words/Come play amongst the phrases/Swing and climb from pun to rhyme/And hop through versey mazes. Swim through rivers thick with thought/Rejoice from head to toe-etry. Beat your drums and shake your bums/And dance the dance of poetry. From the author of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical™ series, this playful poetry collection includes limericks, puns, palindromes, and more. Short annotations explain the various forms and terms of poetry used.
This title for young readers explores verbs. It allows children to have fun with grammar through poetry and rhyming words
This title for young readers explores nouns. It allows children to have fun with grammar through poetry and rhyming words.