Book Series · 10 Books

Words Are CATegorical Books

In order from A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink to I'm and Won't, They're and Don't.

The Words Are CATegorical series is a set of 10 picture books by Brian P. Cleary, published between 1999 and 2010. Written for ages 6–11, most books run about 30 pages.

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
To Root, to Toot, to Parachute
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely
How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink

By Brian P. Cleary, Jenya Prosmitsky (Illustrator)

Discover the playful world of nouns through rhymes and illustrations.

32 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read
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Paperback
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?
The complete set

Words Are CATegorical Series

10 books · Published 1999–2010

Series
Sale price
$759

A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999

Discover the playful world of nouns through rhymes and illustrations.

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2000

Discover verbs through playful rhymes and comical cats.

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2002

Discover the playful world of adverbs through rhymes and illustrations.

Sale price
$858

How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2005

Discover the playful world of homonyms and homophones through rhymes and cartoons.

I and You and Don't Forget Who

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2006

Discover pronouns through playful puns and comical cats.

Sale price
$1695

Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2007

Discover the vibrant world of adjectives with playful cats and colorful words.

Sale price
$1597

Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Discover adverbs with rhyming fun and playful cats.

Straight and Curvy, Meek and Nervy

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Discover the world of opposites in a fun way.

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$1695

Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2009

Unlock the playful world of similes and metaphors with clever rhymes and colorful fun.

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$1695

I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover the playful world of contractions with rhymes and colorful illustrations.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Words Are CATegorical series?

There are 10 books in the Words Are CATegorical series. It began with A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink in 1999, and the newest book, I'm and Won't, They're and Don't, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Words Are CATegorical books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Words Are CATegorical to life.

01

Brian P. Cleary

Author
02

Jenya Prosmitsky

Illustrator
03

Brian Gable

Illustrator

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