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Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabber Walk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? If not, you're in luck: exuberant, blue-cheesy cilantro man Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States, is here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, jabberwalking poet! Jabberwalkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them - to jabberwalk is to be a poet on the move.

Berlitz Kids' The Five Crayons is the introduction to the Adventures with Nicholas series. Featuring easy French vocabulary and simple sentences, this story teaches colors, numbers from one to ten, rooms and furniture, animals, weather expressions, means of transportation, location words, and more. The 60-minute program offers a catchy, thematically related song for each chapter. It's a fun learning experience for students, parents, or teachers.

Newbery Award–winning author Jack Gantos shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book. With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Gantos...

You just read a wonderful book! Are you ready to share what you learned? How can you tell your friends what you loved about the story? This book will tell you all about writing and sharing a book report.

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes creatively present the concept of alliteration for young listeners. Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

From the table of contents to the index, the parts of a book each have a job to do. Do you know what those jobs are? And do you know how certain features make it easier to use a book? Find out in this audiobook that helps you get to know the parts of a book!

What are comparatives and superlatives? After listening to this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary explains how these forms of adjectives compare nouns through the cleverest rhymes that are sillier than ever.

What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of suffixes for young listeners. -Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness: What Is a Suffix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes bring compound words to life. Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? overturns traditional grammar lessons. Listen to this book with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

One audiobook 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 verses turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this audiobook and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! The crazy and zany cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of synonyms to make writing superb or terrific. Brian P. Cleary's playful, rollicking verse turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

What is a palindrome? Listen to this book to find out! Brian P. Cleary will wow listeners with playful rhymes that introduce palindromes - words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this audiobook that is all about the people who create the books you read and listen to!

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This audiobook will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young listeners. A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end!

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

What is an adverb? It's hard to explain but easy to show - and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have listeners giggling as they learn. This audiobook guides listeners through the tricks of describing when, how, where, how often, and how much in this lighthearted celebration of language.

What is an interjection? Oh, my! You'll find the answer inside this book - it's packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively clarify the concept of interjections for young listeners. Indeed! Interjections appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea.