A large family celebrates Hanukkah by cleaning the house, entertaining guests, and preparing delicious food.

What is an adverb? Its hard to explain but easy to showand thats just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have readers giggling as they learn. Cartoon cats guide readers through the tricks of describing when, how, where, how often, and how much in this lighthearted celebration of language.

The bestselling series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Brimming with lively examples, this book clarifies the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to bring key words into focus. Full-color illustrations.

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps youre as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, theyre as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy identification in this gem of a book. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

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.

The best-selling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language.

Bursting with adverbs, this selection from the Words Are Categorical series creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young readers with delightfully playful rhymes and extremely humorous illustrations. For easy identification, adverbs are printed in color and key words are illustrated on each page. Now available in paperback!

New from the author of the best-selling Words Are Categorical series, this is the first title in a new series that introduces basic math concepts to young readers with fun, rhyming texts; bright, humorous illustrations; and many examples. This book helps kids become familiar with terms they'll encounter when learning to add, gives fun examples of adding, and includes practical applications that kids can relate to, all in the author's characteristic wacky rhyme.

In this fun-filled guide, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Illustrations.

The eighth title in our best-selling Words Are Categorical series takes a lighthearted look at homonyms and homophones with playful rhymes and comical cartoon cats. All together, this series has more than 1 million copies in print! Homonyms are easier to show than explain! Using Brian Gable's signature cartoon cats to illustrate spirited verses with key words printed in color, best-selling author Brian P. Cleary encourages children to discover dozens of colorful homonyms and homophones in this lively look at words.

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Clearys wacky sentences and Jason Miskiminss colorful art will make phonics fun! Find activities, games, and more at www.brianpcleary.com

The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(TM) series brings their trademark sense of humor to the subject of subtraction. Rhyming text filled with funny, countable examples shows what it means to take one number away from another. Readers are also introduced to the terminology they'll encounter as they learn to subtract.

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Clearys wacky sentences and Jason Miskiminss colorful art will make phonics fun! Find activities, games, and more at www.brianpcleary.com

The best-selling Words Are Categorical series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language.