written by Brian P. Cleary
	illus. by Jenya Prosmitsky
	Millbrook Press / Lerner
	grades 2 to 5
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	Also available from the publisher as a multi-user e-book, interactive book, and Audisee® eBook with Audio
	Resources
	CATegorical™ Train Game
	Fun with Fishing
	Making Pizza
	My Unusual Pet
	Nouns Coloring Page
	Nouns Poster (11x17")

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.

Awards and Recognition

American Bookseller Kids' Pick of the Lists
Book-of-the-Month Children's Club Selection

Reviews

“This book subtitled ‘What Is a Noun?’ appropriately abounds with persons, places and things, while rhymes drop broad hints about using nouns.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“While this book may appear to be little more than a list of nouns, the witty zeal it brings to the task of enumeration makes this basic concept seem like plenty … Colored type highlights the nouns within the verse, which winds around the pictures in a bouncy typeface. Certainly one of the least serious grammar lessons imaginable, this book will convince kids that nouns are everywhere.” (Publishers Weekly)

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