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The Know-Nonsense Guide
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar: An Awesomely Fun Guide to the Way We Use Words!
Get kids excited about learning! The Know Nonsense Guide to Grammar is a hilariously illustrated, quirky, and fun guide that kids will love!
Turn each page in this book to learn a new basic grammar concept, including alliteration, similes, hyperbole, and much more, turning what can at times be dry topics into something approachable and fun. Full of quirky and hilarious illustrations, kids will love learning so much they might even laugh out loud. Flex your literary muscles, and soon you'll be a regular wordsmith!
Turn each page in this book to learn a new basic grammar concept, including alliteration, similes, hyperbole, and much more, turning what can at times be dry topics into something approachable and fun. Full of quirky and hilarious illustrations, kids will love learning so much they might even laugh out loud. Flex your literary muscles, and soon you'll be a regular wordsmith!
64 pages, Hardcover
Published April 1, 2017
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April 10, 2022
This is a beginner’s guide to the eight parts of speech, grammatical usage, and literary devices in the English language. The content seems mostly well-planned, but there were some areas I wasn’t much convinced about.
Each page contains a term, its explanation, and an example of its usage, with a related illustration on the right hand side of the page. The explanations are somewhat simple and easy to understand, even when they include difficult subtopics such as transitive verbs. At times though, there are some difficult words in the explanatory segment such as “vague” and “sophisticated”. Some of the terms, however, aren't explained too well and will leave its readers even more confused than before.
I was pleasantly surprised to find the Royal Order of Adjectives included in this book. So many children’s grammar books skip out on this topic. I wish the book had also included some mnemonic to make it easier to remember.
I didn’t understand why Punctuation and Commas needed to be two separate sections. Or why commas were the only punctuation mark deserving of a separate section.
What is hardly ever found in a children’s grammar book is a section on literary devices such as hyperbole, juxtaposition, anthropomorphism, and so on. This part was very interesting but also the most complicated section of the book so younger readers might find it difficult to grasp. Some of the content isn’t clarified well. For instance, the distinction between idioms and clichés doesn’t come out clearly as the examples sound quite similar. I also didn’t agree with the examples of irony – none of them denoted the exact meaning but were just examples of unexpected ideas. For instance, ‘A librarian who races monster trucks’ might be an odd one out but there’s no irony to this idea.
I loved the “note to know-it-alls” at the end. I guess by pointing out so many areas of improvement in a grammar book, I have proven myself to be a grammar snob and thus, ended up breaking the rule that tells us not to be too snobby and resist the urge to correct the mistakes crossing our path. That’s ironic!
3.25 stars. The range of topics is good but I am not too sure of its ease of understanding or about the accuracy some part of its content. The book is aimed at the 8-11 age group.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the DRC of “The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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Each page contains a term, its explanation, and an example of its usage, with a related illustration on the right hand side of the page. The explanations are somewhat simple and easy to understand, even when they include difficult subtopics such as transitive verbs. At times though, there are some difficult words in the explanatory segment such as “vague” and “sophisticated”. Some of the terms, however, aren't explained too well and will leave its readers even more confused than before.
I was pleasantly surprised to find the Royal Order of Adjectives included in this book. So many children’s grammar books skip out on this topic. I wish the book had also included some mnemonic to make it easier to remember.
I didn’t understand why Punctuation and Commas needed to be two separate sections. Or why commas were the only punctuation mark deserving of a separate section.
What is hardly ever found in a children’s grammar book is a section on literary devices such as hyperbole, juxtaposition, anthropomorphism, and so on. This part was very interesting but also the most complicated section of the book so younger readers might find it difficult to grasp. Some of the content isn’t clarified well. For instance, the distinction between idioms and clichés doesn’t come out clearly as the examples sound quite similar. I also didn’t agree with the examples of irony – none of them denoted the exact meaning but were just examples of unexpected ideas. For instance, ‘A librarian who races monster trucks’ might be an odd one out but there’s no irony to this idea.
I loved the “note to know-it-alls” at the end. I guess by pointing out so many areas of improvement in a grammar book, I have proven myself to be a grammar snob and thus, ended up breaking the rule that tells us not to be too snobby and resist the urge to correct the mistakes crossing our path. That’s ironic!
3.25 stars. The range of topics is good but I am not too sure of its ease of understanding or about the accuracy some part of its content. The book is aimed at the 8-11 age group.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the DRC of “The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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May 15, 2022
The illustrations are the best part of this picture book that teaches kids basic information about grammar, punctuation, parts of speech, etc. It covers some topics not usually covered like metaphor and hyperbole, but I wasn't crazy about the examples. For instance, the example of irony was that the sumo wrestler liked opera. I'm not sure that's irony as much as just surprising or interesting. Ironic would be more like the librarian hated to read IMO. The text is rather wordy. It's hard to tell what age this would be best for, because it's too much talk for little ones but not a lot of meat to it. The illustrations are delightful though, and it makes a good read for basic introductions to these concepts for kids. Uses the Oxford comma, though it does not talk about it.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
February 22, 2023
This is a fun and extremely interesting children's book about grammar. It includes information about nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns and more. It also has cute and quirky graphics.
I really loved this book, and I learned a lot from it. It was like a refresher for me.
I highly recommend this book to all children and adults who either want to learn about grammar, or who would like a little refresher course in grammar. It is great!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
I really loved this book, and I learned a lot from it. It was like a refresher for me.
I highly recommend this book to all children and adults who either want to learn about grammar, or who would like a little refresher course in grammar. It is great!
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
February 6, 2017
Heidi Fiedler's "grammar guide" actually encompasses parts of speech, grammatical rules, and literary devices, accompanying each brightly-colored rule page with a whimsical illustration. I absolutely adored the format of this book! I appreciated the consistency of the page layout, which varies only in color, and I thought the illustrations were fabulous. Seriously, this is the type of kid-geared art that I would put on my walls.
I didn't appreciate the actual rule-related content so much, though. First of all, I was frustrated by the presence of a few comma errors throughout the book- you'd think a work like this would be exempt from that kind of mistake. It's definitely not something that a kid reader would notice, but I have a problem with it nonetheless. Speaking of kid readers, I'm not totally sure that this book would actually work for a younger audience. I found some of the rule descriptions confusing, and I worry that this book will do more to overburden kids with complicated information than to actually help them improve as writers.
For example, here's the description for metaphors:
If they look like birds, tweet like birds, and fly like birds, then Andrew and Luke are probably birds. But as a metaphor, Andrew is a person who likes to wake up early, and Luke is someone who stay up late. Metaphors pack a punch because they make direct comparisons. In a metaphor, Andrew isn't like a bird that chirps when the sun rises, he is an early bird. Metaphors create vivid mental images and help readers quickly understand your ideas. And unlike analogies, they usually don't require any extra explanation.
I don't think that this description would have made any sense to me as an elementary school kid; it hardly makes sense to me now! Why doesn't Fiedler lead with some kind of suggestion that Andrew and Luke are being described as an early bird and night owl? The first sentence complicates the explanation by trying to connect it to a cliche that kids probably won't recognize anyway, and it fails to establish the situation clearly. I will allow that metaphors are hard to describe, but I'm SURE that there's a clearer way to explain the "like" vs. "is" difference between similes and metaphors than by simply stating that Andrew is a bird- the whole point is that he isn't a bird but is being compared to one with a specific figurative device.
Other rules are explained more clearly, but overall I found this book very inconsistent in terms of its efficacy.
Art gets an A+++, though!
I received a digital review copy of this book from Edelweiss.
I didn't appreciate the actual rule-related content so much, though. First of all, I was frustrated by the presence of a few comma errors throughout the book- you'd think a work like this would be exempt from that kind of mistake. It's definitely not something that a kid reader would notice, but I have a problem with it nonetheless. Speaking of kid readers, I'm not totally sure that this book would actually work for a younger audience. I found some of the rule descriptions confusing, and I worry that this book will do more to overburden kids with complicated information than to actually help them improve as writers.
For example, here's the description for metaphors:
If they look like birds, tweet like birds, and fly like birds, then Andrew and Luke are probably birds. But as a metaphor, Andrew is a person who likes to wake up early, and Luke is someone who stay up late. Metaphors pack a punch because they make direct comparisons. In a metaphor, Andrew isn't like a bird that chirps when the sun rises, he is an early bird. Metaphors create vivid mental images and help readers quickly understand your ideas. And unlike analogies, they usually don't require any extra explanation.
I don't think that this description would have made any sense to me as an elementary school kid; it hardly makes sense to me now! Why doesn't Fiedler lead with some kind of suggestion that Andrew and Luke are being described as an early bird and night owl? The first sentence complicates the explanation by trying to connect it to a cliche that kids probably won't recognize anyway, and it fails to establish the situation clearly. I will allow that metaphors are hard to describe, but I'm SURE that there's a clearer way to explain the "like" vs. "is" difference between similes and metaphors than by simply stating that Andrew is a bird- the whole point is that he isn't a bird but is being compared to one with a specific figurative device.
Other rules are explained more clearly, but overall I found this book very inconsistent in terms of its efficacy.
Art gets an A+++, though!
I received a digital review copy of this book from Edelweiss.
April 14, 2022
Ⓑⓞⓞⓚ Ⓡⓔⓥⓘⓔⓦ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬-𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧
Written by Heidi Fiedler
Illustrated by Brendan Kearney
Children’s Grammar
64 Pages
Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar includes parts of speech, grammar, and literary devices. It is geared towards grades 3-6.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
As a retired language arts teacher, I was excited to read this. Using fun books to help with topics children struggle with is certainly beneficial.
The premise of this picture book is good, and it provides definitions and examples. The pictures match these examples. They are bright, colorful, and fun.
I feel the paragraphs are too busy. Each portion would stand out more if separated, maybe bulleted. This would make reading it more manageable, especially with all of the sentences in parentheses included.
I’ve taught third-sixth grades. The wording might be a bit difficult for third grade, and the book itself would be below fifth and sixth-grade levels.
Overall, it includes lots of good information to help children learn.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
~Read more raving reviews at Latishaslowkeylife.com
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬-𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧
Written by Heidi Fiedler
Illustrated by Brendan Kearney
Children’s Grammar
64 Pages
Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar includes parts of speech, grammar, and literary devices. It is geared towards grades 3-6.
Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
As a retired language arts teacher, I was excited to read this. Using fun books to help with topics children struggle with is certainly beneficial.
The premise of this picture book is good, and it provides definitions and examples. The pictures match these examples. They are bright, colorful, and fun.
I feel the paragraphs are too busy. Each portion would stand out more if separated, maybe bulleted. This would make reading it more manageable, especially with all of the sentences in parentheses included.
I’ve taught third-sixth grades. The wording might be a bit difficult for third grade, and the book itself would be below fifth and sixth-grade levels.
Overall, it includes lots of good information to help children learn.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.
~Read more raving reviews at Latishaslowkeylife.com
August 25, 2021
An entertaining and informative expository-nonfiction book. It is concise and easy to understand. However, some of the example sentences are inaccurate.
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May 2, 2022
We received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar is perfect for introducing young learners to the concepts and rules of language!
This wonderfully informative book breaks down the eight parts of speech, grammar rules, and literary devices for children to learn and better understand the rules of language. Each is paired with a fun and colorful illustration as well as a descriptive sentence and a paragraph that breaks down and explains the rules in easy-to-understand and memorable ways.
The eight parts of speech include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and conjunctions. The grammar rules include capitalization, punctuation, collective nouns, the sequence of adjectives, and how to use commas.
This book also includes literary devices such as alliteration and analogies, idioms and irony, cliches, metaphors, and more.
We especially loved the tips for 'proper grammar-snob etiquette' at the end of the book!
This is a great resource to come back to over and over and would make a wonderful addition to any home or school library or even an especially fantastic gift for any young writer.
This review was originally shared at Lazy Day Literature
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar is perfect for introducing young learners to the concepts and rules of language!
This wonderfully informative book breaks down the eight parts of speech, grammar rules, and literary devices for children to learn and better understand the rules of language. Each is paired with a fun and colorful illustration as well as a descriptive sentence and a paragraph that breaks down and explains the rules in easy-to-understand and memorable ways.
The eight parts of speech include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and conjunctions. The grammar rules include capitalization, punctuation, collective nouns, the sequence of adjectives, and how to use commas.
This book also includes literary devices such as alliteration and analogies, idioms and irony, cliches, metaphors, and more.
We especially loved the tips for 'proper grammar-snob etiquette' at the end of the book!
This is a great resource to come back to over and over and would make a wonderful addition to any home or school library or even an especially fantastic gift for any young writer.
This review was originally shared at Lazy Day Literature
June 1, 2017
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar has three major sections: Parts of Speech, Grammar, and Literary Devices.
Each section contains the rule stated in capital letters, a paragraph explaining each part, and a sentence correctly using the part. To the right, is an image or a scene describing the use of the part of speech, grammar, or literary device being explained, and the character that represented it in the introduction to that section.
Kids will enjoy learning how to write correctly from The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar. Many will like the use of humor, images, and correct sentences and find they help them understand and remember parts of speech, grammar, and the literary devices. Some may not even know they are learning as they laugh at Fiedler’s humor or Kearney’s images. Both the text and the images are creative and imaginative.
Originally reviewed on Kid Lit Reviews. To read the complete review or see the illustrations, go to: http://bit.ly/Know-NonsenseGuideToGra...
Each section contains the rule stated in capital letters, a paragraph explaining each part, and a sentence correctly using the part. To the right, is an image or a scene describing the use of the part of speech, grammar, or literary device being explained, and the character that represented it in the introduction to that section.
Kids will enjoy learning how to write correctly from The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar. Many will like the use of humor, images, and correct sentences and find they help them understand and remember parts of speech, grammar, and the literary devices. Some may not even know they are learning as they laugh at Fiedler’s humor or Kearney’s images. Both the text and the images are creative and imaginative.
Originally reviewed on Kid Lit Reviews. To read the complete review or see the illustrations, go to: http://bit.ly/Know-NonsenseGuideToGra...
August 1, 2022
This was a very educational book that I think both parents and teachers will find useful when teaching grammar to children. It also provides a nice refresher for adults or adults learning English. Highly recommend this book!
January 8, 2019
5 stars simply because Miss 4 has insisted on this as part of our daily reading list for several days in a row. We have read it cover-to-cover and over again which is a pretty darn amazing thing for a book on grammar. The English teacher in me picked it up expecting to have a curious flick through myself but Miss 4 is fascinated. She loves the pictures and connecting the lines-of-signs with the content that follows. I often have to stop and explain when phrases aren't meant literally / explain what an idiom means; she also points and asks about items in books such as exclamation marks. The tone of the language is fun but could be tweaked better for younger readers - easy to elaborate if you're reading aloud as a parent. Grammar is often over-looked even in high school classes and even teenagers are likely to find this more approachable than drier texts.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
April 10, 2022
This is a clear, highly readable explanation of parts of speech, some basic elements of grammar, and a sampling of literary devices. It's funny and the tone is very accessible. It even cleared up a couple of rules/concepts that I'd always been a little iffy on. The art is lively, colorful, and fun.
Where I have a bit of a concern is that it seems to exist in an in-between space where it's not a comprehensive grammar guide but neither is it an in-depth exploration of one particular topic. Instead it's an incomplete round-up of a few different topics (Sometimes quite literally. It identifies 8 parts of speech but only discusses 7 of them.). It would be very handy for reinforcing the concepts it does explain, but that would necessitate it being used in parts as it's unlikely classroom units would be covering only this particular mix of topics at one time. That said, it would also be a good book to have on the shelf of a classroom or school library as an enrichment read for interested students.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
Where I have a bit of a concern is that it seems to exist in an in-between space where it's not a comprehensive grammar guide but neither is it an in-depth exploration of one particular topic. Instead it's an incomplete round-up of a few different topics (Sometimes quite literally. It identifies 8 parts of speech but only discusses 7 of them.). It would be very handy for reinforcing the concepts it does explain, but that would necessitate it being used in parts as it's unlikely classroom units would be covering only this particular mix of topics at one time. That said, it would also be a good book to have on the shelf of a classroom or school library as an enrichment read for interested students.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
April 14, 2022
The Know-Nonsense Guides are great, they are a lot of fun, teach children things and are great resources for adults working with kids. The Guide to Grammar is another great installment in this series. Each page includes a comical picture as well as a paragraph describing a grammar term such as adverbs, as well as an example sentence with the term in context underlined. I can definitely see using this book with my grade 3 students are just getting to the point where they need some lessons on grammar and I could definitely see them enjoying the silly pictures and examples, making this book the perfect opportunity to make learning fun! I would recommend this book for parents and teachers of children in the 7-11 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and he publisher for the opportunity to read and review this great book!
April 6, 2022
This book is such a terrific, cheerful resource for kids (and maybe even some adults). First, it covers each of the parts of speech. This section is followed by guides to grammar, everything from capitalization to collective nouns to punctuation, including my bete noir, the comma. Finally there is a section on literary devices; just a few of the ones that are here include cliches, analogies,onomatopoeia and more.
This book offers an entertaining, at times funny, and very helpful guide to grammar. It just might need a spot on your child’s bookshelf.
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster, Walter Foster Jr for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title was published on 05 April 22.
This book offers an entertaining, at times funny, and very helpful guide to grammar. It just might need a spot on your child’s bookshelf.
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster, Walter Foster Jr for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title was published on 05 April 22.
May 5, 2022
The Know Nonsense Guide to Grammar takes the confusion out of commas, the mastery out of metaphors, and explains the humor to be found in hyperbole.
From nouns and verbs, to irony and puns, this guide pairs the basic parts of speech, punctuation, and literary devices with whimsical illustrations to serve as a surprisingly useful reference guide. This book is so fun, so delightful... and it takes the pain out of punctuation.
This would make a fun addition to your homeschool grammar study or as a reference guide to any household with children from elementary to middle school.
And let's be honest... we adults might enjoy it as well.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
From nouns and verbs, to irony and puns, this guide pairs the basic parts of speech, punctuation, and literary devices with whimsical illustrations to serve as a surprisingly useful reference guide. This book is so fun, so delightful... and it takes the pain out of punctuation.
This would make a fun addition to your homeschool grammar study or as a reference guide to any household with children from elementary to middle school.
And let's be honest... we adults might enjoy it as well.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
February 20, 2019
This book teaches not only the basic rules of grammar, but also throws in a healthy dose of literary devices. I actually learned something new in this book (though I have always followed this rule without actually knowing it) – the sequence of adjectives in a sentence (when there are multiple adjectives). This book will be a great classroom addition.
Rating: A
Reading Level: Ages 8 to 12
Reread Level: 5/5
Thank you to Edelweiss and to the publishers for sending me a digital review copy of the book
I was not compensated for my reviews. My thoughts were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.
Rating: A
Reading Level: Ages 8 to 12
Reread Level: 5/5
Thank you to Edelweiss and to the publishers for sending me a digital review copy of the book
I was not compensated for my reviews. My thoughts were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.
July 21, 2019
An interesting, engaging book that tackles dry subject related to speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, conjunctions); grammer; literary devices (metaphors, puns, idioms, analogies, etc)
And a nice shelfie book too. Every page is simple to understand, with a clear definition of a single concept and with examples. Whimsical fun illustration from the adjacent page, a great recap even for adults, including some literary devices that i myself is clueless about.
Good gift for little bubs aged 5 and above (even though the book says 8 and above)
And a nice shelfie book too. Every page is simple to understand, with a clear definition of a single concept and with examples. Whimsical fun illustration from the adjacent page, a great recap even for adults, including some literary devices that i myself is clueless about.
Good gift for little bubs aged 5 and above (even though the book says 8 and above)
February 9, 2020
The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar is a great book. I loved the rhythm of the text. It had a way of explaining every rule to children. This was also, a great way to relearn basic grammar and the way they are used. I gave this book a 4-star rating because the digital review copy I received has some issues with the pictures. It looked weird and blank on some pages. Otherwise, I recommend this grammar book to elementary and middle school students.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
April 7, 2022
This book is a fantastic resource for grammar concepts. I could see using this book page by page in my classroom. The progression from parts of speech to grammar to literary devices is well thought out.
The content is so strong. If there is one thing I didn't like, it is that the pictures are a little young for the complexity of some of the concepts. The pictures feel very Early Childhood/Early Elementary, but I see this book as being most useful for 4th grade and older.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for sharing a digital ARC with me in return for an honest review.
The content is so strong. If there is one thing I didn't like, it is that the pictures are a little young for the complexity of some of the concepts. The pictures feel very Early Childhood/Early Elementary, but I see this book as being most useful for 4th grade and older.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for sharing a digital ARC with me in return for an honest review.
April 6, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC of this! We had already read and enjoyed the earlier edition of this book and were interested to see if it was updated.
My 8 year old really enjoyed this, even a second time around, especially the illustrations of silly situations (raining cats and dogs for one) I thought it was mostly easy to read aloud, to understand, and to enjoy looking at. Definitely one I like to have in our homeschool arsenal.
My 8 year old really enjoyed this, even a second time around, especially the illustrations of silly situations (raining cats and dogs for one) I thought it was mostly easy to read aloud, to understand, and to enjoy looking at. Definitely one I like to have in our homeschool arsenal.
June 2, 2022
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What a clever way to learn about grammar!
I highly recommend this not just for kids but adults too. Now I do not just mean adults learning English as a second language. I mean adults in general. There is always something interesting to learn about this strange language and even I picked up something new myself! Enjoyed this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
What a clever way to learn about grammar!
I highly recommend this not just for kids but adults too. Now I do not just mean adults learning English as a second language. I mean adults in general. There is always something interesting to learn about this strange language and even I picked up something new myself! Enjoyed this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
April 13, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster, Walter Foster Jr for a free digital copy.
I loved this book about grammar and how it breaks down the parts of speech, grammar, and literary devices for kids. The illustrations are many and varied and help really sell the definitions.
I loved this book about grammar and how it breaks down the parts of speech, grammar, and literary devices for kids. The illustrations are many and varied and help really sell the definitions.
April 16, 2022
Parts of this book would be really useful in my classroom, however, consideration must be given to the fact that it is tailored toward American classrooms.
It gives a thorough breakdown of grammatical terms which are pitched perfectly at those in KS2. The pictures are a nice accompaniment but are not really relevant to the text - especially if it is pitched at the upper end of the school.
It gives a thorough breakdown of grammatical terms which are pitched perfectly at those in KS2. The pictures are a nice accompaniment but are not really relevant to the text - especially if it is pitched at the upper end of the school.
October 31, 2022
This is a must-have book, more over for those who struggles with grammar. Explained in easier language, so we can use English grammar fluently. It is actually not so different for most language. We have verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions and punctuations too, in every language. The author shows how the English ones work. Good book with amusing illustrations.
May 7, 2017
I love this book! It is aimed at middle graders, but I think any student could appreciate it. The book catalogs various elements of grammar in a fun and accessible way.
This would make a great addition to any classroom (even mine and I teach high school).
This would make a great addition to any classroom (even mine and I teach high school).
October 18, 2018
This is the cutest guide to grammar that I ever did see. I could see using this to teach literary devices in the classroom or as a reference in an elementary ELL classroom or in tutoring ELLs one on one. I just didn't know grammar could be so cute.
August 25, 2019
Funny pictures, memorable examples, and
my (possessive pronoun)
word-loving (compound adjective)
seven-year-old (noun/substantive adjective)
just (adverb)
adores (verb)
the (dem adj/def article)
literary devices (compound adj)
section (noun).
my (possessive pronoun)
word-loving (compound adjective)
seven-year-old (noun/substantive adjective)
just (adverb)
adores (verb)
the (dem adj/def article)
literary devices (compound adj)
section (noun).
October 17, 2020
It is a quick introduction to kiddos. I loved the last section which explains different concepts such as idiom, metaphor, cliche etc. The pictures are too large. The examples are quite less in number. However it is a good introduction.
May 6, 2022
This is a book explaining the parts of speech, grammar, and literary devices. The explanations are easy to understand with clear examples and cute illustrations to match. Would highly recommend this to help students with grammar.
January 20, 2018
3 1/2 stars
Bumping it up 1 star because it explains things SO CLEARLY and for the great illustrations
Bumping it down 1 star because I wish it went a BIT DEEPER. Seriously.
Bumping it up 1 star because it explains things SO CLEARLY and for the great illustrations
Bumping it down 1 star because I wish it went a BIT DEEPER. Seriously.
October 19, 2018
I loved this book! It's a simple look at all things "language." I enjoyed the sense of humor thrown into a potentially dull topic! Fun for grammar geeks!
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