The Day Punctuation Came to Town by Kimberlee Gard

The Day Punctuation Came to Town

Kimberlee Gard

Familius · Print & ebook · August 1, 2019

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Who it’s for
Playful wordplay makes punctuation feel lively while opening a gentle door to belonging and self-discovery.
Themes
Belonging, Self-discovery, Communication
Genres
Word Books, Self-Esteem & Resilience, School Stories

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About this book

There’s a new family in town—and they’re here to make language lively! When Exclamation Point, Question Mark, Period, and Comma arrive at school, the letters are buzzing with excitement. Words like Wow! and Why? come to life, but Comma feels unsure of his place. Is he really important? With vibrant illustrations and clever wordplay, The Day Punctuation Came to Town introduces young readers to the power of punctuation and the joy of self-discovery.

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Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime snuggles, this story celebrates belonging, communication, and the magic of language. A must-have for fans of the Language Is Fun! series and a delightful companion to The Little i Who Lost His Dot. In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences: - The Little i Who Lost his Dot - The Mighty Silent e! - Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds - The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

Punctuation Comes Alive

Playful wordplay makes punctuation feel lively while opening a gentle door to belonging and self-discovery.

Come here for

  • Punctuation characters and clever language play
  • A lighthearted introduction to punctuation’s role

Expect

  • Vibrant illustrations and a story about finding your place
  • Language learning with a warm, playful touch

Where it sits

Word Books46%
Self-Esteem & Resilience45%
School Stories37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Grammar
  • Word Books
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
Kimberlee Gard
Publisher
Familius
Published
August 1, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Belonging · Self-discovery · Communication
Reading lane
Grammar