But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction?

Words Are CATegorical ®

by Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Writing, Juvenile, Humor

31 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nancy Kotkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Text: 3 stars
Illustrations: 4 stars

Part of the Words Are CATegorical series. Children's nonfiction picture book about conjunctions. Defines conjunctions and provides lots of humorous examples. The conjunctions are in color to differentiate those words from the other text. However, a number of the examples given are not conjunctions, but really prepositions (such as after, before, until, while, since, etc.). Conjunctions and prepositions are two separate parts of speech, and need to be taught that way.

The rhyming text makes learning fun and the cartoonish art style also adds to the kid appeal of the book; both help to make grammar education more interesting for children. The illustrations provide strong visual support for the concepts presented in the book.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction? (Words Are CATegorical)
by Brian P. Cleary

Conjunctions are a difficult subject for teachers to teach. They are the exception to the rule, because they are the flags of the exception. Their use is described, elaborated and used in a harmonious way that enthrall students. the simple images add to the humor, and create connections for students.

[Shelby Rollenhagen · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with all the others in this series, I got these to share with my children as a fun and cute way to discuss language and have not been disappointed. They are cute and engaging for kids.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of a series on English grammar for kids . . . this one is all about conjunctions!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We've really enjoyed reading all the books we can get at our local library in the Words are CATegorical and Math is CATegorical series. We especially love the cartoonish cats.

This one is pretty good, but not our favorite by far. Conjunctions are an interesting part of grammar, but this book has tough competition since I grew up with "Conjunction Junction" (What's your Function?)" from Schoolhouse Rock. It's a tough one to beat! Anyway, we still really enjoy reading these books and will definitely read as many as we can find.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to teach grammar.

[Katy Houseman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brian P. Cleary is at it again with a book all about conjunctions. This one certainly doesn`t fall short of his other books. Great examples of conjunctions using rhyming words and lots of humor.

[Romelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an original and creative way to explain conjunctions.

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I thought it was a cute way to teach language principals.

[Haley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eck.

[Robert Ellington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with David!