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What Are Similes and Metaphors?

By Cleary, Brian P. & Gable, Brian

Publishers Summary:
What Are Similes and Metaphors? Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they're as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy identification in this gem of a book. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words.

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ISBN
978-0-82259-151-1
Publisher
Millbrook Press


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

Gr 3-5 Cleary provides brief definitions of similes and metaphors, offers roughly 15 examples of each one, and explains how they are used. Large pen-and-ink illustrations feature cartoon cats rendered in bold, vibrant colors. The style is fun and inviting. The text, which appears in an oversize, whimsical font, is ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

After the text vaguely describes the differences between similes and metaphors, Cleary and Gable's ex...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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