A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones (Words Are CATegorical ®) - Softcover

Cleary, Brian P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512417998 ISBN 13: 9781512417999

Publisher: Millbrook Press, 2016

Synopsis

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This book will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young readers. For easy identification, each pair of homonyms or homophones appears in color, and the comical cats help bring each idea to the fore.

A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense―and nonsense―of words.

About this title

About the Author:

Brian P. Cleary is the author of the Words Are CATegorical®, Math Is CATegorical®, Food Is CATegorical™, and Animal Groups Are CATegorical™ series, as well as several picture books. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Martin Goneau has been working as a professional illustrator since 1997. Most of his work is dedicated to children's books and other educational publications. He lives in Trois-Rivières, Québec.

Review:

"Beginning with homonyms, or words that are spelled and sound the same but have different meanings, Cleary gives many humorous examples. These are followed by homophones, words that sound alike but their spellings and meanings are different. Each rhythmic, zany verse is supported by Goneau's colorful and comical illustrations. The final pages include charts showing more homonyms and homophones with their meanings. As the book claims, 'the fun doesn't lessen as you laugh through each lesson.' Students will not only be repeating these silly verses but will be writing their own as well." ―School Library Journal

(Journal)

"In this colorful book, cartoonlike, costumed animals play out scenes featuring homonyms (words that sound and look alike but have different meanings) and homophones (words that sound alike but look different and have different meanings). Cleary first tackled the subject in How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear? What Are Homonyms and Homophones? (2006). But a lesson on homonyms and homophones is such a natural for the Words Are CATegorical series, with its signature combination of fast-paced rhymes and zany illustrations, that the topic is well worth revisiting. This volume works well on its own or in combination with its predecessor. Comparing the two, the verse is witty in both books, but in the newer one, the overuse of saturated colors in the illustrations detracts from the book's overall effectiveness. On the other hand, the new appended charts, which feature a number of homonyms and homophones with their dual definitions, are a useful addition. An enjoyable mix of wordplay and grammar." ―Booklist

(Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1512417998
• ISBN 13: 9781512417999
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Goneau Martin