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Children's Nonfiction Grammar

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely

What Is an Adverb?

by (author) Brian P. Cleary

illustrated by Brian Gable

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Initial publish date
Jan 2003
Category
Grammar, General, Vocabulary & Spelling
Recommended Age
7 to 11
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
Recommended Reading age
8 to 9
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780876149249
    Publish Date
    Jan 2003
    List Price
    $21.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781575059198
    Publish Date
    Aug 2005
    List Price
    $10.99

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Description

Adverbs tell us when and how. Like, quickly, do your homework now!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.

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.

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Brian Gable is the illustrator of many of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® books, as well as the Math Is CATegorical® series. Mr. Gable lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Awards

  • Winner, Junior Library Guild Selection
  • Winner, Book-of-the-Month Children's Club Selection

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