The latest in the popular Words are Categorical series expands upon the previous Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym? (2005). While the first explained that synonyms help writers to be more exact and less repetitious, this title emphasizes the larger number of words writers can choose from if they use synonyms: "So pick among difficult, hard, or demanding. / It needn't be frightening or scary. / Synonyms can help you to get or procure / a mighty big vocabulary." The multicolored synonyms easily stand out from the black text, while the illustrations provide the context clues readers need to discern their meanings. Gable's cast of cats will capture readers' attention as they zanily exemplify the synonyms. When combined with Cleary's verse (which rollicks and lumbers in equal measure), this makes an amusing read-aloud for school audiences. It's no wonder that teachers turn to this series—it's learning disguised as entertainment. (Informational picture book. 7-11)
Have fun learning about language!
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! In this follow up to Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, the crazy and zany cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of synonyms to make writing superb or terrific. Brian P. Cleary's playful, rollicking verse and Brian Gable's comical cats or felines turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each pair or group of synonyms is printed in color for easy and simple identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense-and nonsense-of words.
Have fun learning about language!
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! In this follow up to Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, the crazy and zany cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of synonyms to make writing superb or terrific. Brian P. Cleary's playful, rollicking verse and Brian Gable's comical cats or felines turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each pair or group of synonyms is printed in color for easy and simple identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense-and nonsense-of words.
Stroll and Walk, Babble and Talk: More about Synonyms
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170047680 |
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Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 08/01/2014 |
Series: | Words Are Categorical Series |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |