"Verbs are easier to show than explain! Luckily, this 20th anniversary edition is chock-full of them. Updated design elements, Try It! features, and brand-new back matter make this a must-have for readers learning about verbs"--

One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse and Brian Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each verb is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

Provide young learners with a straightforward explanation of verb tenses and a kid-friendly introduction to irregular verb forms. They'll also learn about the advantages of picking the perfect verb and get tips for figuring out the meaning of verbs from context, affixes, and root words. "Figure It Out" questions on each spread let readers test themselves on the content. A great, sorely needed resource! Tied to the Common Core Grade 3 Language Standards:...

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to verbs as parts of speech"--

Provides an introduction to the basic concept of verbs by showing simple verbs, indicated by bold type, being used in sentences.

Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various action words.

"Full-color photographs and rhyming text introduce and define a variety of verbs"--

Readers will learn about the role verbs play by following the story of Alex and his father, who surprises Alex with a new puppy.