Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest - (Words Are Categorical (R)) by Brian P Cleary (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>What are comparatives and superlatives? </strong></p> <p>After reading this book, you'll have a much <strong>clearer </strong>idea and will be the <strong>best </strong>at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain how these forms of adjectives compare nouns, through the <strong>cleverest </strong>rhymes and illustrations that are <strong>sillier </strong>than ever. Each comparative or superlative word is printed in color for easier identification.<br /> <br /> <em>Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?</em> turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>Breezy</em> is a good word for the newest book in the Words Are CATegorical series. Like its predecessors, it presents a quick grammar lesson through a fast-paced, rhyming text and witty, cartoon-style illustrations. The introductory page defines (in prose) the terms comparatives and superlatives. An appended page tells (in prose) how to form comparative and superlative adjectives. And in between come the rhyming verses, briefly explaining these parts of speech and providing the many examples that make the book relatively fun for students. <strong>Cleary's verse sets the tone, clearly setting out to offer entertainment as well as instruction.</strong> A political cartoonist for <em>The Globe and Mail</em>, <strong>Gable creates energetic, comical scenes based on a few words; a cast of madcap, dressed-animal characters; and some unusual color combinations. A useful, amusing introduction.</strong> --<em>Booklist</em></p>-- "Journal" (3/15/2013 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Cleary and Gable, those relatively cool cats, continue their Words are CATegorical series with this entry about comparative and superlatives.</p><p>Taking comparatives and superlatives in turn, Cleary walks readers through the basic rule of adding -er/-est, then branches out to state that sometimes 'more' or 'most' is added at the front instead, and there are some words that have no set rules (good, bad, far). 'Try taking a / describing word, / like bright. / Now add <strong>e-r</strong>. / You've made it a comparative / to name the <strong>brighter</strong> star.' <strong>Gable's illustrations are the true stars here, his feline characters brimming with personality.</strong> The 'brighter' spread features a sunglasses-clad, red-carpet star preening for a camera. The facing page shows the spotlights and cameras trained on a flashier diva, the original looking on in consternation. Bright backgrounds provide contrast for the cats' hues, while the comparatives and superlatives are printed in color, contrasting with the black text. While Cleary nails his rhythms and rhymes for the most part, the sheer implausibility and craziness of some of his choices (the 'longest curl' on a cat?) may give readers pause and interrupt the flow. Too, readers will want to savor the zaniness introduced by Gable's pictures: 'quietest' and 'queasiest' sit side by side on a ride, the one a mime with a finger to his lips, the other a shocking shade of green.</p><p>Perhaps not the best, but <strong>better than many grammar books--definitely one to check out</strong>. --<em>Kirkus Reviews </em></p>-- "Journal" (2/15/2013 12:00:00 AM)<br>
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 7.99 on November 8, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 7.99 on December 20, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us