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Katherine Willsky
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Bonnie Timmons.
This kid-friendly grammar guide stars the "tireless" apostrophe. The text pairs sentences or phrases that are identical but for one apostrophe ("Ladies' lounge / Ladies lounge"), the addition or removal of which humorously changes meaning. Energetic cartoons illustrate the zany situations, making clear the importance of proper punctuation placement. An explanation in the back further clarifies the grammar in each spread.
Reviewer: Katherine Willsky
(3)
K-3
Photographs by
Jason Stemple.
This book highlights shapes found in nature. Stemple's photographs show the forms in sharp, vivid close-ups against softly blurred backgrounds. Some are natural fits (e.g., circle = sun), while others require more careful observation (rectangles in a spider web). Yolen's poems are varied in rhyme scheme, and she includes synonyms and other words associated with each shape on the pages.
Reviewer: Katherine Willsky
2 reviews
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