Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

Owl Moon

by John Schoenherr, Jane Yolen

"As expansive as the broad sweep of the great owl's wings and as close and comforting as a small hand held on a wintry night . . . The visual images have a sense of depth and seem to invite readers into this special nighttime world."--School Library Journal, starred review. Full color. 1988 Caldecott Medal Book.

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? (Words Are Categorical)

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children expand their vocabularies and gain an appreciation for the rhythm of language in this lighthearted book of rhyming verse. Adjectives like frilly, silly, polka-dotted, fizzy, and spunky are printed in color, and all the words will tickle you pink!

Baloney (Henry P.)

by Jon Scieszka

Who is Henry P. Baloney? An alien schoolkid who has to think of a very good reason for being late to szkola again. Otherwise it is Permanent Lifelong Detention. This New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller follows Henry’s tall tale of his lost zimulis with graphically created piksas that help explain just exactly what Henry is talking about. An out-of-this-world experience, the book is told in at... (more)

To Root to Toot to Parachute: What Is a Verb (Words Are Categorical)

To Root to Toot to Parachute: What Is a Verb (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammer, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrations of comical cartoon cats combine to hightlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, jig and leap are printed in color for... (more)

The Boy Who Loved Words

by Roni Schotter

Words. Selig collects them, ones that stir his heart (Mama!) and ones that make him laugh (giggle). But what to do with so many luscious words? After helping a poet find the perfect words for his poem (lozenge, lemon, and licorice), he figures it out: His purpose is to spread the word to others. And so he begins to sprinkle, disburse, and broadcast them to people in need.

A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More About Nouns (Words Are Categorical)

A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More About Nouns (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

One book couldn't possibly be enough to cover the topic of nouns. The cats are back with their comical examples to drive home to readers just what a noun is. Specific types of nouns - such as abstract nouns and proper nouns - are also introduced in this giggle-a-page expansion on the topic.

Wombat Stew

by Pamela Lofts Marcia K. Vaughan

One day, on the banks of a billabong, a very clever dingo caught a wombat and decided to make gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy, wombat stew!However, when Wombat's friends decide to help, things go very wrong for Dingo.

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink; What is a Noun?

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink; What is a Noun?

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain--and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Promitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.

South

by Patrick McDonnell

When a little bird awakens to find that all of his friends and family have gone south for the winter, it takes a surprising friendship with Mooch the cat to help him find his way. This is a wordless and profoundly moving story--by the creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts --that explores being lost and found, crossing boundaries, saying goodbye, and broadening horizons.

Slide And Slurp, Scratch And Burp: More About Verbs (Words Are Categorical)

Slide And Slurp, Scratch And Burp: More About Verbs (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

One book 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 verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

How Much Can A Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms And Homophones? (Words Are Categorical)

How Much Can A Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms And Homophones? (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to apply what they've learned - and they'll have fun doing so.

Stop And Go, Yes And No: What Is an Antonym? (Words Are Categorical)

Stop And Go, Yes And No: What Is an Antonym? (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this clever book. Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the concept of antonyms. Their clever (not foolish) rhymes and comical (not serious) illustrations combine to highlight key words. Each pair or group of antonyms is printed in color for easy identification.

Pitch And Throw, Grasp And Know: What Is A Synonym? (Words Are Categorical)

Pitch And Throw, Grasp And Know: What Is A Synonym? (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

"Word-Nerd," Brian P. Cleary and highly-acclaimed illustrator, Brian Gable collaborate to clarify the concept of synonyms for young readers with playful, lively, and whimsical rhymes and humorous, comical, and amusing illustrations. For easy identification, synonyms are printed in color, and key words are illustrated on each page. This funny, best-selling series shows, not tells, each part of speech.

Into The A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet Book

Into The A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet Book

by Deborah Lee Rose

An alphabet book featuring twenty-six animals found in the ocean and including endnotes giving additional details about each of these sea creatures.

Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: More About Adverbs (Words Are Categorical)

Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: More About Adverbs (Words Are Categorical)

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

One book is never enough to explore the incredibly wide range of adverbs! The goofy cats crazily deliver loads of additional examples to entertaningly illustrate the power of adverbs, including phrasal adverbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats magically turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each adverb is cleverly color coded to help readers identify adverbs of... (more)

Grammar Done Right!

by Karen L. Reddick

Grammar Done Right! is a clear, commonsense approach to grammar and style. You'll find easy to understand helpful tips and techniques in an easy-to-find format for such grammar and style hang ups as: Numerals & Numbers, Punctuation, Grammar, Word Choices, Sentence & Style Structure, Figures of Speech, Commonly Misspelled Words, Commonly Mispronounced Words, Commonly Mistaken Word Usage and Cutting out... (more)

Garmann's Summer

by Stian Hole, Don Bartlett

This unique, award-winning picture book delves into the mind of a young boy who is afraid of starting school. Summer is nearly over. The old aunts have come to visit, and autumn is in the air. Everything is ready for Garmann's first day of school, but he is till nervous. And he can't believe that he hasn't lost a single tooth yet, despite his best efforts! Stian Hole has created a memorable and endearing... (more)

Wave

by Suzy Lee

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolor, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter.

Punctuation Takes a Vacation

by Robin Pulver

Commas, periods, excalmation points, question marks, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks: take your places. 10:00 A.M. Time to study us. Learn how punctuation marks work together to make reading and writing flow smoothly.

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by John Schoenherr, Jane Yolen

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Jon Scieszka

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Roni Schotter

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Pamela Lofts Marcia K. Vaughan

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Patrick McDonnell

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Deborah Lee Rose

by BRIAN P. CLEARY

by Karen L. Reddick

by Stian Hole, Don Bartlett

by Suzy Lee

by Robin Pulver

by Brian P. Cleary