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This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes make both concepts memorable. At the end, listeners are challenged to apply what they've learned - and they'll have fun doing so.

What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's all about antonyms! Author Brian P. Cleary clarifies the concept of antonyms. The clever (not foolish) rhymes highlight key words.

Compare and contrast different animals through predictable, rhyming analogies. Find the similarities between even the most incompatible animals...bat is to flit as eagle is to soar; dog is to bark as lion is to roar. Comparisons include sounds, physical adaptations, behaviors, and animals classes and are so fun, listeners learn without even realizing it! Animalogy is to fun as animals are to nature.

What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes bring compound words to life. Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? overturns traditional grammar lessons. Listen to this book with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a palindrome? Listen to this book to find out! Brian P. Cleary will wow listeners with playful rhymes that introduce palindromes - words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of suffixes for young listeners. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

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 give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What are Irregular Plurals? turns traditional spelling lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

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 creatively clarify the concept of interjections for young listeners. Indeed! Interjections appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea.

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes creatively present the concept of alliteration for young listeners. Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What are comparatives and superlatives? After listening to this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary explains how these forms of adjectives compare nouns through the cleverest rhymes that are sillier than ever.

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This audiobook will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young listeners. A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end!

You just read a wonderful book! Are you ready to share what you learned? How can you tell your friends what you loved about the story? This book will tell you all about writing and sharing a book report.

Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this audiobook that is all about the people who create the books you read and listen to!

From the table of contents to the index, the parts of a book each have a job to do. Do you know what those jobs are? And do you know how certain features make it easier to use a book? Find out in this audiobook that helps you get to know the parts of a book!

How can you find out things you don't know? What is a just-right question? What are sources? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this book about how to find, gather, and present information.

One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! 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 turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

One audiobook is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verses turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this audiobook and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

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 turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book aloud and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

"Word-Nerd" Brian P. Cleary clarifies the concept of synonyms for young listeners with playful, lively, and whimsical rhymes.

What is an adverb? It's hard to explain but easy to show - and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have listeners giggling as they learn. This audiobook guides listeners through the tricks of describing when, how, where, how often, and how much in this lighthearted celebration of language.