New Releases by Brian P. Cleary

Brian P. Cleary is the author of The Price of a Slice (2022), Reach for a Peach (2022), The Hen in the Den (2022), Jake Makes a Cake (2022), The Witch Had an Itch (2022).

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The Price of a Slice

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Price of a Slice
The swine put twine on my spine. With rhyming, decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of long vowel sounds with consonant blends and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers'' confidence.

Reach for a Peach

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Reach for a Peach
He can teach the speech at the beach.With rhyming, carefully leveled text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of long vowel sounds with consonant digraphs and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. strong Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers'' confidence.

The Hen in the Den

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Hen in the Den
Pam had some jam on her ham. With rhyming, carefully decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of short vowel sounds and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers'' confidence.

Jake Makes a Cake

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Jake Makes a Cake
The piles of tiles go on for miles. With rhyming, decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty examples of long vowel sounds and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers'' confidence.

The Witch Had an Itch

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Witch Had an Itch
The thing on the wing can sing. With rhyming, decodable text and comedic, colorful illustrations, this book provides plenty of examples of short vowel sounds with consonant digraphs and encourages readers to try the sounds for themselves. Reading is a blast in this hilarious book! Learn about short vowel sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in these phonics-based books. Each book hones specific skills and builds readers'' confidence.

Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, 20th Anniversary Edition
Because there are synonyms, you get to choose/from a whole list of possible words you can use./ They''re words that are practically, nearly the same,/like, gentle, subdued, or incredibly tame. In this 20th anniversary edition of Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable provide numerous examples of synonyms. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fresh font make these editions extra special.

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, 20th Anniversary Edition
To root, to toot, to parachute,/ To play the flutophone or flute,/ To dare, defend, descend, disturb—/If it''s an action, it''s a verb! In this 20th anniversary edition of To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky provide numerous examples of verbs. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fresh font make these editions extra special.

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely, 20th Anniversary Edition
Adverbs tell us when and how,/Like, quickly do your homework, now./They often help describe the verbs,/Like, patiently plant peas and herbs. In this 20th anniversary edition of Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable cleverly provide numerous examples of adverbs. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fresh font make these editions extra special.

Stop and Go, Yes and No, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
Stop and Go, Yes and No, 20th Anniversary Edition
Antonyms are opposites—/they''re words like stop and go./See how different those words are?/They''re just like yes and no. In this 20th anniversary edition of Stop and Go, Yes and No, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable provide numerous examples of antonyms. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fresh font make these editions extra special.

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink, 20th Anniversary Edition
If it''s a person, place, or thing—/Your dad, Detroit, a diamond ring,/If it''s a boat or coat or clown,/It''s simple, Simon, it''s a noun! In this 20th anniversary edition of A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky provide numerous examples of nouns. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fun, fresh design make these editions extra special.

Under, Over, By the Clover, 20th Anniversary Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2021
Under, Over, By the Clover, 20th Anniversary Edition
Prepositions do their job/in a way that just amazes—/Relating nouns and pronouns/to the other words and phrases. In this 20th anniversary edition of Under, Over, By the Clover, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable provide numerous examples of prepositions. The text''s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fresh font make these editions extra special.

Nothing Loopy about This

release date: May 07, 2019
Nothing Loopy about This
Can cats code? These cats sure can! Find out all about loops and conditionals, presented with playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations. Readers will learn how loops and conditionals can save coders time, with lots of examples from everyday life. If loops and conditionals are throwing you for a loop, then this is just the book for you! Author Brian P. Cleary, illustrator Martin Goneau, and the enthusiastic CATegorical cats offer a fun and accessible introduction to key coding concepts.

You Can't Dance to These Rhythms

release date: Jan 01, 2019
You Can't Dance to These Rhythms
Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator (and coding hobbyist) Martin Goneau offer a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms with the help of the CATegorical cats.

This Python Isn't a Snake

release date: Jan 01, 2019
This Python Isn't a Snake
Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations introduce coding languages and syntax. Readers will learn why we need special languages for coding and see examples from a number of languages. And they''ll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups! Author Brian P. Cleary, illustrator Martin Goneau, and the enthusiastic CATegorical cats offer a fun and accessible introduction to these key coding concepts.

Bugs That Make Your Computer Crawl

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Bugs That Make Your Computer Crawl
Can cats code? These cats sure can! Computer bugs come to life with playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations. Readers will learn about types of errors that can bring a computer to a crawl. And they''ll discover these bugs aren''t so scary—all thanks to debugging! Author Brian P. Cleary, illustrator Martin Goneau, and the enthusiastic CATegorical cats offer a fun and accessible introduction to key coding concepts.

The Punctuation Station

release date: Jan 01, 2018
The Punctuation Station
All aboard! Join a family of giraffes on their journey to Punctuation Station. As the train chugs along, you’ll learn the ins and outs of using periods, commas, apostrophes, question marks, hyphens, quotation marks, and exclamation points! Playful rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and colorful illustrations from Joanne Lew-Vriethoff make learning about punctuation fun. So hop on board - this is one train ride you don’t want to miss!

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

release date: Aug 01, 2017
On the Scale, a Weighty Tale
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units—from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make light work of this heavy topic.

Windows, Rings, and Grapes — a Look at Different Shapes

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Windows, Rings, and Grapes — a Look at Different Shapes
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! In this humorous look at shapes, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce circles, ovals, triangles, squares, and rectangles. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series explain how to identify each shape and provide loads of examples. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make shaping up a snap!

Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, 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.

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink

release date: Aug 01, 2017
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is a noun? It''s easier to show than explain—and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.

I and You and Don't Forget Who

release date: Aug 01, 2017
I and You and Don't Forget Who
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have fun with language! The latest addition to the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, this fun-filled guide uses playful puns and humorous illustrations to creatively clarify the concept of pronouns. Key pronouns appear in color for easy identification to show, not tell, readers what pronouns are all about.

Run and Hike, Play and Bike, 2nd Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Run and Hike, Play and Bike, 2nd Edition
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is physical activity? Moving your body in a way that uses energy—playing soccer, dancing, throwing a Frisbee, and much more. Brian P. Cleary''s goofy verse and Martin Goneau''s humorous illustrations give young readers a whole playground of activities and highlight some of the health benefits of exercise. Examples of physical activity are printed in color for easy identification. Enjoy this energy booster of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

But and For, Yet and Nor

release date: Aug 01, 2017
But and For, Yet and Nor
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is a conjunction? You''ll find the answer inside this book—because it''s chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary''s playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable''s humorous but helpful illustrations creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young readers. Key conjunctions appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea. While you read this book aloud, share in the delight of the sense—and nonsense—of words.

The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug

release date: Aug 01, 2017
The Bug in the Jug Wants a Hug
Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary''s wacky sentences and Jason Miskimins''s colorful art will make phonics fun! Find activities, games, and more at www.brianpcleary.com.

Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries, 2nd Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries, 2nd Edition
What is in the fruit group? Bananas, grapes, lemons, and much more. Brian P. Cleary''s goofy verse and Martin Goneau''s humorous illustrations give young readers a whole crop of fruit examples and highlight some of their health benefits. Fruit names are printed in color for easy identification. Enjoy this tasty treat of a book! This revised edition contains MyPlate information and recommendations.

The Frail Snail on the Trail

release date: Aug 01, 2017
The Frail Snail on the Trail
Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary''s wacky sentences and Jason Miskimins''s colorful art will make phonics fun! Find activities, games, and more at www.brianpcleary.com.

Madam and Nun and 1001

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Madam and Nun and 1001
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce palindromes—words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Each palindrome is printed in color for easy identification. Aha! You found one! Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense—and nonsense—of words.

Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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.

-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness

release date: Aug 01, 2017
-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense—and nonsense—of words. 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.

Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What is an amphibian? Frogs, toads, and salamanders and are all amphibians!
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