Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More about Verbs
By Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable
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About this ebook
Have fun with language!
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, 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.
Brian P. Cleary
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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Reviews for Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book uses funny pictures and easy to understand sentences to teach about verbs. It works to do what it sets out to do, in a way that could be engaging to a young student.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Another excellent addition to the categorical series. This book goes more in-depth into verbs.