I'm and Won't, They're and Don't
What's a Contraction?
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2010
- Category
- Grammar, General, Vocabulary & Spelling
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780822591559
- Publish Date
- Aug 2010
- List Price
- $21.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780761385042
- Publish Date
- Aug 2012
- List Price
- $10.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 7 to 11
- Grade: 2 to 5
- Reading age: 8 to 9
Description
What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this book―it's brimming with contractions!Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous illustrations don't shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we've printed the contractions in color. You won't want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.
About the authors
Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brian P. Cleary's profile page
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario. He was the editorial cartoonist at The Globe and Mail, and a seven time winner of national newspaper award since 1987. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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