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by Brian P. Cleary illustrated by Brian Gable 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. Ages 7-11 Reinforced binding For Jimmy —B.P.C. Simile: ween on bet hat s i r a p m o c a things t e k i l n u o tw as r o e k i l s e s u Metaphosrc:ribing e a way ofbdy calling it somethingthing else some by Brian P. Cleary illustrations by Brian Gable J Millbrook Press / Minneapolis t a h t A 4 ar e p h r as s e l i es Si m two u nl ike t e r a p h in com , n h i er s ha i r i s so gs . is l k. s a ft r s e e t a h c a e t . s r O l ike ki ng Just like these, all similes contain an as or like . 6 r e e ’ s h j u st o n d n A e e xampl e : Sh e’s as sharp as any spike! 7 Sm o ot h , a s jaz z 8 i l k, m e k i l n i k s r o s an s a e s. d e d ch r e e ks a s