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Brimming with wit & whimsy, this sweet children's book is a creative & stress-free intro to basic punctuation for young readers. Kudos!
In this delightful children's book, each punctuation mark comes to life with its own unique personality, helping readers understand their important roles in writing. Join the overworked punctuation marks as they embark on a whimsical retreat to four Caribbean islands! Hitchhiking on a tourist book to board the airplane, these lively characters take young readers on a colorful adventure. With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, discover how commas help you take a breath, periods end a sentence, question marks make you wonder, exclamation points show excitement, and much more. This enchanting journey makes learning punctuation fun and memorable!”
Beach in the morning. Picnic in the afternoon. Bonfire at night. It’s all in a fact and fun-filled vacation for the punctuation pals in this bright and sunny children's book by G. L. Sinclair.
The punctuation pals include Penelope Period, Cedric Comma, Eloise Exclamation, Quincy Question, Clara Colon, Sammy Semi-colon and Amelia Apostrophe, et al. Feeling overworked and under-appreciated, our busy punctuation pals decide they need a break. So it’s all aboard for a vacation to Punctuation Island. This is a “magical place where punctuation marks go to rest, relax, and have fun.”
The itinerary includes stops in Cuba, Martinique, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Along the way, the punctuation pals learn how the same symbols, punctuation marks, and words can be used in different ways in different countries and languages, like French. Or Jamaican Patois, mon. I also loved the illustrations, especially the one of the punctuation pals gathered around a beach bonfire in chapter three. Finally, our punctuation friends learn how and why they’re all important. And while they may look a little different or be used in slightly different ways, their purpose is the same everywhere – to help people communicate clearly.
Brimming with wit and whimsy, this sweet picture book is a gentle, creative, and stress-free introduction to basic punctuation for young readers. The author explains the proper function and use of a variety of punctuation marks in a way that’s informative without seeming like school. It’s educational, engaging, and entertaining.
Smooth as spun silk, the writing style snaps, crackles, and pops with originality, imagination, and ingenuity. It’s just Too. Much. Fun! Way more fun than a classroom lecture or a dry-as-burnt-toast worksheet.
Kindly note that some readers may find the different type fonts and sizes a bit jarring or difficult to read. Others may find they help the different punctuation marks and their unique personalities come to life.
This clever, creative story wraps up with the punctuation pals returning home with new knowledge and a deeper appreciation for their roles in languages around the world. You will, too.
Punctuation Retreat is ideal for early elementary or home use. So if you have little ones or know someone who does, grab a copy now. Cuz this one’s a keeper.
My Rating: 4.5.
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Synopsis
In this delightful children's book, each punctuation mark comes to life with its own unique personality, helping readers understand their important roles in writing. Join the overworked punctuation marks as they embark on a whimsical retreat to four Caribbean islands! Hitchhiking on a tourist book to board the airplane, these lively characters take young readers on a colorful adventure. With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, discover how commas help you take a breath, periods end a sentence, question marks make you wonder, exclamation points show excitement, and much more. This enchanting journey makes learning punctuation fun and memorable!”
About the author
I am an accountant by profession and have retired after many years of service. I always wanted to write a book. I developed a series of 6 books on punctuation/grammar for kids. This is a completely new experience for me, and I hope you like what I have written. view profile
Published on September 23, 2024
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