A Bunch of Punctuation by Lee Bennett Hopkins

A Bunch of Punctuation by Lee Bennett Hopkins

Selected by noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, this collection of all-new poems is written from the points of view of personality-filled punctuation marks, and is a memorable introduction to grammar for children ages 7-12.

In this land of punctuation, the exclamation mark is a superhero who tells a story chock-full of bops and bams, the comma lets you pause to enjoy the weather, and the period is where you must come to a full stop--or else the Grammar Police will get you. With humor and imagination, A Bunch of Punctuation makes it easy to remember the jobs of the various punctuation marks. Award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled a unique collection of poems featuring brand-new works by well-known poets, accompanied by inventive artwork by illustrator Serge Bloch.

“A collection of peppy poems and clever pictures explains different forms of punctuation‘A Punctuation Tale’ kicks off the proceedings with a punny description of a day full of punctuation…(and) ‘Question Marks’ is particularly delightful. The 12 poets included work with a variety of devices and styles for an always-fresh feel. Bloch's illustrations are delightfully surprising, both illustrating each poem's key points and playfully riffing on the punctuation itself. Both playful and enlightening, period.” —Kirkus Reviews

“In this…lively volume, Hopkins showcases poems about punctuation. From commas to periods and every dash in between, kids' favorite marks are sure to find the spotlight at least once. Bloch's illustrations…aid in illuminating meaning…(T)his collection has great potential as a teaching tool.” —School Library Journal

Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled more children's anthologies than anybody else in the history of the genre. With 113 titles under his belt, Lee Bennett Hopkins was named the world's most prolific anthologist of poetry for children by Guinness World Records in 2011. Five American Library Association Notable Books, the Mississippi Medallion for lasting contributions to children's writing, the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award (2009), and a Christopher Award for expressing the highest principles of the human spirit are among his many honors.

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ISBN 13	9781590789940
ISBN 10	1590789946
Title	A Bunch of Punctuation
Author	Lee Bennett Hopkins
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Astra Publishing House
Year published	2018-08-07
Number of pages	32
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