If You Were an Adjective (Word Fun) [Library Binding]

Michael Dahl (Author), Sara Gray (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Word Fun

Provides an introduction to adjectives. Includes an activity.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. In this volume in the If You Were series, a picture-book format; vibrantly colored, full-page illustrations; and a whimsical layout combine to offer children an accessible introduction to grammar. Simple phrases, accompanied by striking, highly textured pictures of animals--from howler monkeys to Arctic foxes--demonstrate the use of adjectives. For example, following a brief definition of noun, the text goes on to read, "An elephant is a noun. If you were an adjective, you would tell us about the elephant. The GRAY elephant is GIGANTIC^B and WET." Comparative, proper, and superlative adjectives, printed in large, colorful display type, stand out from the main handprinted-style text. Though some additional explanation from an adult may be needed, the art is a delight, and the peppy prose and familiar examples will help the lesson slide down easily. An activity (find an adjective for each letter of child's name), a brief glossary, and a few additional resources, conclude. Shelle Rosenfeld
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About the Author

Michael Dahl is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults. He has twice won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for his nonfiction. Dahls Finnegan Zwake mystery series published by Simon & Schuster won rave reviews. Two of its titles were shortlisted for the Edgar and the Anthony mystery awards. He has also edited and written numerous graphic novels for younger readers. Dahl has spoken at schools, libraries, conferences, and bookstores across the U.S. Dahl currently lives in a haunted house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: Picture Window Books (January 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140481356X
• ISBN-13: 978-1404813564
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 11 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,346,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Dahl is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. His nonfiction has won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award three times. His Finnegan Zwake mystery series published by Simon & Schuster won rave reviews and two of its titles were shortlisted for the Edgar and the Anthony Mystery Awards. He has written The Everything Kid's Joke Book as well as Gotcha Covered! (with Kathleen Baxter from School Library Journal) on nonfiction books that get kids excited about reading. Dahl is the Editorial Director for Stone Arch Books based in Minneapolis, where his books have won national design awards and been selected by the Junior Library Guild. His fantasy series, The Library of Doom, is the most-read series by hi-lo readers across the country. He has spoken at numerous schools, libraries, bookstores, and conferences inn the US and UK, including ALA, AASL, Renaissance Learning, TLA and IRA. He lives in a haunted house.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sara Gray's illustrations are eye-grabbers., April 27, 2010

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This review is from: If You Were an Adjective (Word Fun) (Paperback)

I thought I would use this book as a starting place for my kindergartener -- I think he is ready for the parts of speech.

It turns out my third-grader is completely captivated -- that's a great book. When the big kid reads it to the little kid, we have a winner.

I think the illustrations are simply amazing -- they carry the learning to a much deeper level.

Nice that there is an activity at the end of the book for the kids to do.

I also recommend verb, pronoun, and noun -- I have all four.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching!, November 26, 2010

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This review is from: If You Were an Adjective (Word Fun) (Paperback)

I used this book after teaching adjectives to first graders and before giving a test. The kids loved it and I'm sure it helped to improve their scores.