Poetry books for children
Poetry books for children with titles by Emily Dickinson, Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Sharon Creech, Nikki Grimes, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joy Harjo, Kwame Alexander, and Marilyn Singer.
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Brian P. Cleary is an American author and humorist known for his educational books for children. He has written numerous titles that introduce young readers to language concepts, particularly through playful rhymes and wordplay. Cleary is the creator of the “Words Are CATegorical” series, which explores parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. These books are illustrated by various artists, including Jenya Prosmitsky and Brian Gable, and are published by Lerner Publishing Group.
In addition to the “Words Are CATegorical” series, Cleary has authored the “Math Is CATegorical” series, which uses humor and rhyme to explain mathematical concepts. His works are widely used in classrooms to support language arts and math instruction. Cleary has also written joke books and poetry collections for children.
Brian P. Cleary’s books have been recognized for their engaging approach to teaching grammar and math. His title Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? was published by Lerner Publishing Group in 2000.
Poetry books for children with titles by Emily Dickinson, Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Sharon Creech, Nikki Grimes, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joy Harjo, Kwame Alexander, and Marilyn Singer.
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