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Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives (Words Are CATegorical ®) Library Binding – August 1, 2007

by Brian P. Cleary (Author), Brian Gable (Illustrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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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 and Brian Gable’s comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each adjective is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.

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  1. Reading age
    7 - 11 years
  2. Part of series
    Words Are CATegorical ®
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    790L
  7. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Millbrook Press ™
  9. Publication date
    August 1, 2007
  10. ISBN-10
    9780822567097
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0822567097
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Following up on the Words Are Categorical series' original book on the subject, Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? (2000), Cleary offers more examples of the descriptive words in this upbeat, energetically illustrated book. Beginning with a straightforward definition of the word adjective, Cleary takes off with a series of imaginative examples presented in rhythmic, rhyming verses. Adjectives in the text appear in various colors, making them easy to identify. Colorful, comical, cartoon-style illustrations help create the madcap quality that distinguishes the series. Phelan, Carolyn

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"Cleary offers more examples of the descriptive words in this upbeat, energetically illustrated book." -- Booklist

"The illustrations are colorful, silly, and bright." --School Library Journal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0822567091
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Millbrook Press ™; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780822567097
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0822567097
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 790L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.25 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Brian P. Cleary

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Brian P. Cleary is the creator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, now a set with more than 3 million copies sold. He is also the author of the Math Is CATegorical® series and several single titles including The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor and Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry. He is a keynote speaker, and puts on poetry workshops all over the country. The bow tie wearing children's author is America's English Teacher. To arrange a school author visit, go to www.brianpcleary.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Lovebooks
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Brian Cleary
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2010
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What can I say that I haven't said before. Brian Cleary is a genius. We first bought these books for entertainment and have been reading them to our children since they were 3 or 4. I've leant them to a friend who has a 4th grader and she said that her daughter finally understood what an adjective is after reading them. I've used them with my students (English as a Second Language students) and they helped them understand the difference between a noun and a verb, a Synonym and a Homophone. I am now using them in my homeschool. They are fun, they are educational and they present the subject in a way that kids really understand. We have every book he has written and add to our collection as often as he writes them.

If your kids are struggling with the parts of speech do them a favor and get them some Brian Cleary books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and educational
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
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What a fun way to learn parts of speech. We will be using lots of these in our homeschool next year.
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M. Burnett
3.0 out of 5 stars Not NEW as listed.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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This item was listed as new, but there is a stamp on the inside saying it belonged to a library in Ohio and a sticker inside that also says it belonged to said library with a stamp underneath that says it is "No longer property" of that library. Very disappointing. When I pay for a NEW book, I expect it to be brand spanking new. I guess I will find a different buyer to get books from next time.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars They have quickly become familiar with this author and LOVE these books
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017
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I used this book when teaching my first graders about adjectives. They have quickly become familiar with this author and LOVE these books.
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A. Smock
5.0 out of 5 stars Love these books by Brian P. Cleary
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
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I've purchased all B.P. Cleary's books on parts of speech! My students loves reading them! The bright colors and silliness is catchy and helped many of my students! :0)
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JT
5.0 out of 5 stars This series of books is amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011
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This series of books is amazing. Though I imagine it to be geared to older children I read it to my 3yr old and he loves them. I will collect the entire series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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This is a great book for kids who struggle with grammar.
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shopper1A
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014
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This is a clever book for elementary students, written to introduce grammatical concepts. I would recommend it.
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Josephine
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2020
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Serves the purpose
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2018
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Good book
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Maria Milton-Talbot
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2014
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My students love it!
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