Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2009

Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk

Written by Brian P. Cleary · Illustrated by Brian Gable

Part of the Words Are CATegorical series

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

3.9 Goodreads · 116 ratings
32 pages· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where words dance with clever rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Discover similes and metaphors that leap off the page, inviting you to explore the playful side of language. Will you unravel the sense and nonsense hidden within? Each colorful phrase is a delightful challenge, sparking curiosity and laughter. Perfect for those who love to play with words and see the world through a poetic lens. Are you ready to see if you're as clever as a fox or as sharp as a spike? Open the book and find out!

From the publisher

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you’re as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they’re as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy identification in this gem of a book. Read it aloud and share in the delight of the sense–and nonsense–of words.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
O
Publication
Published
August 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2009
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780822591511
LCCN
2008049643

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