Book 1


Book 2

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely

by Brian Cleary

Published 1 January 2003

Book 3

Hairy Scary Ordinary

by Brian Cleary

Published 1 January 2000
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of adjectives, from "hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary" to "tan and tall," "funny, frisky, smooth, and small."

Book 4


Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of pronouns and their functions, from "he" and "she" to "anyone", "neither", and "which."



Clever rhymes and comical illustrations combine to explain the concept of synonyms.


What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes and Martin Goneau's ingenious illustrations creatively present the concept of alliteration for young readers. For easy identification, key examples of alliteration appear in color, and comical cats reinforce each idea.Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words.

What is alliteration? You will find the answer inside this book, which is packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds.

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."

Under, Over, By the Clover

by Brian Cleary

Published 1 January 2002






Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!

by Brian Cleary

Published 1 January 2011


-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

by Brian Cleary

Published 1 January 2014
"What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of suffixes for young readers. For easy identification, key suffixes appear in color, and the comical cats reinforce each idea. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What is a Suffix" turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense--and nonsense--of words"--From the publisher's web site.