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Words are CATegoricalSeries

This series delves into the fascinating world of linguistics and etymology through humorous and accessible stories. Each book uncovers the origin and evolution of common words and phrases, often with a focus on animal-related themes. It's an educational yet entertaining journey for curious readers of all ages who want to better understand the language around them. The series shines with its wit and ability to turn the study of words into an unexpected adventure.

Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime
I'm and Won't, They're and Don't
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp
Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally
-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

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  • -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

    • 32 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
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    What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of suffixes for young readers. For easy identification, key suffixes appear in color, and the comical cats reinforce each idea. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words.

    -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

  • I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

    What's a Contraction?

    • 31 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
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    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' 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.

    I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

  • Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest

    • 32 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
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    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. -- "Journal"

    Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest