Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest
What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2015
- Category
- Grammar, Vocabulary & Spelling, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781467760782
- Publish Date
- Jan 2015
- List Price
- $10.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780761353621
- Publish Date
- Jan 2013
- List Price
- $21.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 7 to 11
- Grade: 2 to 5
- Reading age: 8 to 9
Description
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.
About the authors
Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brian P. Cleary's profile page
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario. He was the editorial cartoonist at The Globe and Mail, and a seven time winner of national newspaper award since 1987. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Reviews
"Gable's illustrations are the true stars here, his feline characters brimming with personality.... better than many grammar books—definitely one to check out." —Kirkus Reviews
"Cleary's verse sets the tone, clearly setting out to offer entertainment as well as instruction....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." —Booklist
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