A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones

by Brian P. Cleary Narrated by Intuitive

Overview

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"[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.... An enjoyable mix of wordplay and grammar." —Booklist

School Library Journal

07/01/2014
Gr 2–4—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.—Paula Huddy, The Blake School-Highcroft Campus, Wayzata, MN

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170077212
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Words Are Categorical Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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