Straight and Curvy, Meek and Nervy: More About Antonyms (Words Are Categorical)

36 Pages·2009·7.06 MB·English

by  Brian P. Cleary

b y B r i a n P . C l e a r y
i l l u s t r a t e d b y B r i a n G a b l e
One book is never enough to
explore the wide range of
antonyms! The zany (not
ordinary) cats deliver loads of
additional examples to illustrate
the power of these opposites.
Brian P. Cleary’s playful (not
dull) verse and Brian Gable’s
comical (not serious) cats turn
traditional grammar lessons on
end. Each pair of antonyms is
printed in color for easy (not
difficult) identification. Read
this book aloud and share the
delight of the sense—and
nonsense—of words.
Ages 7-9 Reinforced binding

In memory of Hallie Nanda, mother
of Sanjay and Kavita. With gratitude
for her support of education.
—B.P.C.
Antonym:
A word that means
the opposite of
another word
by Brian P. Cleary
illustrations by Brian Gable
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Millbrook Press / Minneapolis
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like messing is
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to leaning.
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and are
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as well
meek
as
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rop and hold are also
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antonyms because they speak
of opposites,
like stand
and sit
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