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Books with author Brian Gable

  • A-B-A-B-A- A Book of Pattern Play

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Hardcover (Millbrook Pr, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Rhyming text introduces patterns and invites young readers to identify and complete simple examples of them.
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  • Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press ™, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Bursting with adverbs, this addition to 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.
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  • I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2010)
    What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this book―it's brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous illustrations don't shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we've printed the contractions in color. You won't want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.
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  • Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2011)
    What is an interjection? Oh, my! You’ll find the answer inside this book―it’s packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations creatively clarify the concept of interjections for young readers. Indeed! Interjections appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea. Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection? turns traditional a grammar lessons on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.
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  • Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2013)
    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.
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  • Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk: What Are Similes and Metaphors?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're 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, they're 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.
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  • Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Hardcover (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2005)
    “Word-Nerd” Brian P. Cleary and highly-acclaimed illustrator Brian Gable collaborate to clarify the concept of synonyms for young readers with playful, lively, and whimsical rhymes and humorous, comical, and amusing illustrations. For easy identification, synonyms are printed in color, and key words are illustrated on each page. This funny, best-selling series shows, not tells, each part of speech.
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  • Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2014)
    What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce palindromes—words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Each palindrome is printed in color for easy identification. Aha! You found one! Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense—and nonsense—of words.
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  • Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What Are Irregular Plurals?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Pr Trade, March 1, 2012)
    What Are Irregular Plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes and Brian Gable's comical illustrations team up to give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. We've printed the irregular plural words in color for easy identification. Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What are Irregular Plurals? turns traditional spelling lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words.
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  • Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2012)
    What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce palindromes―words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Each palindrome is printed in color for easy identification. Aha! You found one! Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.
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  • How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Hardcover (Millbrook Press ™, Aug. 1, 2005)
    This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to apply what they’ve learned―and they’ll have fun doing so.
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  • A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: A Book about Time

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2013)
    The zany CATegorical cats introduce the measurement of time, from seconds, minutes, and hours up to decades. Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable bring their winning teamwork to this playful, fun look at learning about time.
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