Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky
More about Adjectives
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
Have fun learning language!
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of amazing adjectives! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the potent power of adjectives to describe the wonderful world around us—and our incredible imaginations. Brian P. Cleary’s playful verse and Brian Gable’s comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each adjective is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense—and nonsense—of words.
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Reviews
Booklist
“Cleary offers more examples of the descriptive words in this upbeat, energetically illustrated book. Beginning with a straightforward definition of the word adjective, Cleary takes off with a series of imaginative examples presented in rhythmic, rhyming verses.”
—Booklist
School Library Journal
“‘This book could be used as a read-aloud in language units’ the humor is entertaining enough to invite a few laughs from the students. The illustrations are colorful, silly, and bright.”
—School Library Journal
School Library Journal, Curriculum Connections
“Chock-full of imagination-tickling adjectives, this sprightly volume will have readers itching to spice up their writing, ‘make phrases sing/and keep our language interesting!’”
—Curriculum Connections
