Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives

Words Are CATegorical ®

by Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, Childrens, Language, Words

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We really enjoy Brian P. Cleary's books. He makes learning fun, and this is a silly and humorous rhyming book about adjectives. His books really entertain children while teaching them basic concepts; our girls really like them. The illustrations by Brian Gable are cartoony and cute, too - we love the cats.

We've read several of the books in the Words are CATegorical series and we've really enjoyed them. We will certainly look for more books by this author/illustrator team at our local library.

[Lilly Pittman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is great for vocabulary building, but after reading the book in this series on verbs, I was disappointed by the lack of rhyme in this book. Informative, but not as entertaining.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of a series on English grammar for kids . . . this one is more about adjectives!

[Shelby Rollenhagen · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with all the others in this series, I got these to share with my children as a fun and cute way to discuss language and have not been disappointed. They are cute and engaging for kids.

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fun loving picture about adjectives will teach students different examples of adjectives and how they are used. This book tells information about adjectives that would great for teaching students what adjectives are and how they are used.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great example of adjective use for children. There are many great examples of adjectives in the book, and they go beyond just basic describing words. I have and would use this book with my students to support their writing and develop adjective use.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does a great job of showing what an adjective is and how it is used in a sentence. The illustrations are colorful, silly and aid the text. The text highlights the adjectives in a variety of colors.

[Annette Steele · Rating 3 out of 5]

See my comments on Hairy, Scary, Ordinary...

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps students build their vocabulary. The adjectivies are easily recognizable for students because the author has them in colored words. I read this book as one of my read alouds.

[Fariba Aadelvand · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I like most about these books is the type of word being studied is highlighted. It's a good way to show that authors can make certain points stand out.

[Murlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way the author introduces adjectives as a fun thing and not like a chore that we have to learn. Very funny.

[Raegan Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great book :) i loved reading about what adjectives and how they were used. It was a wonderful book and so creative!

[Rocheal Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

How fun is this book??! Wonderful book for adjectives and adverbs-- even I learned a new word for the color green!!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

When student have gotten a grasp on adjectives this book helps take them to the next level. Reinforce adjectives in a fun, creative, funky way with this book!

[Katrina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't really like this book,but I love the illustrations!(especially the ice skating one!) the cats are sooooooooo cute!

[Anthony Dahdal · Rating 5 out of 5]

:)

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such fun!

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of a series on the parts of speech. This book is useful for teaching about adjectives.