A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999 · Est. 3 min read

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink

By Brian P. Cleary, Jenya Prosmitsky (Illustrator)

Part of the Words Are CATegorical series

Discover the playful world of nouns through rhymes and illustrations.

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32 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical journey where every person, place, or thing becomes a playful rhyme. This special edition of 'A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink' uses vibrant illustrations and engaging text to explore the world of nouns. With new interactive features and a fresh design, it's a delightful way to learn about language. What will you discover in this lively linguistic adventure?

From the publisher

If it’s a person, place, or thing–/Your dad, Detroit, a diamond ring, /If it’s a boat or coat or clown, /It’s simple, Simon, it’s a noun! In this 20th anniversary edition of A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink, author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky provide numerous examples of nouns. The text’s playful rhymes combine with fun illustrations to build understanding of how this part of speech is used. New Try It! features, updated back matter, and a fun, fresh design make these editions extra special.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
332
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 1, 2021
First published
January 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728431727

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