SERIES
Language on the Loose
Picture Window Books, 2014-16
grades 2-4
24 pages
Zany stories illustrate the importance of grammar and punctuation.
Includes critical-thinking questions, fun facts, and tips for improving your grammar.
The BIG Problem (and the Squirrel Who Eventually Solved It):
Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs
illustrated by Kevin Sherry
The squirrels have a problem. A BIG, POLKA-DOTTED problem. And they're watching NERVOUSLY to see what it will do next. This goofy little story teaches readers the differences between adjectives and adverbs.
ISBN 9781479569694 (paperback)
ISBN 9781479569656 (library binding)
ISBN 9781515803720 (interactive e-book)
The Duckster Ducklings Go to Mars: Understanding Capitalization
illustrated by Igor Sinkovec
On normal Fridays, the Ducksters fly to France to visit Grandpa Fred. But on Friday, June 13, the Duckster ducklings find themselves aboard the Mars Express, zooming into space WITHOUT Mom and Dad! This wild adventure story explains when and where to use capitalization.
ISBN 9781479569700 (paperback)
ISBN 9781479569663 (hardcover)
ISBN 9781515803737 (interactive ebook)
Frog. Frog? Frog! Understanding Sentence Types
illustrated by Merrill Rainey
This family picnic was anything but ordinary. What happened?! Hop into the book to hear the story, and meet four special members of the Sentence family along the way.
ISBN 9781404883215 (library bound)
ISBN 9781479519200 (paperback)
ISBN 9781404883215 (interactive e-book)
Other titles in the series:
Whatever says mark: Knowing and Using Punctuation by Terry Collins
Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence by Cari Meister
They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're by Cari Meister
When and Why Did the Horse Fly?: Knowing and Using Question Words by Cari Meister
Monsters Can Mosey: Understanding Shades of Meaning by Gillia M. Olson
Whatever says mark: Knowing and Using Punctuation by Terry Collins
Sasha Sings: Understanding Parts of a Sentence by Cari Meister
They're Up to Something in There: Understanding There, Their, and They're by Cari Meister
When and Why Did the Horse Fly?: Knowing and Using Question Words by Cari Meister
Monsters Can Mosey: Understanding Shades of Meaning by Gillia M. Olson
REVIEWS
Language on the Loose Series
It’s not often that a series can introduce key concepts and be entertaining at the same time, yet this collection does just that. From Monsters, where a monster tries to figure out the best way she should walk (should she prowl, glide, or lumber?), to whatever, in which a boy speaks without punctuation and therefore no emotion, these books amuse and teach...A standout series.
—Kari Allen, National Writing Project, School Library Journal (September 2013)
Frog. Frog? Frog! Understanding Sentence Types
Nancy Loewen has a very funny sense of humor. The four main characters represent the four kinds of sentences...For example, there is DeClara who only speaks in declarative sentences and Exclamuel, who only speaks with great excitement! It is a lighthearted story with plenty of examples. I think it's a great way to introduce students to the purpose of the different kinds of sentences in English.
Avid Reader, Amazon reviewer
Language on the Loose Series
It’s not often that a series can introduce key concepts and be entertaining at the same time, yet this collection does just that. From Monsters, where a monster tries to figure out the best way she should walk (should she prowl, glide, or lumber?), to whatever, in which a boy speaks without punctuation and therefore no emotion, these books amuse and teach...A standout series.
—Kari Allen, National Writing Project, School Library Journal (September 2013)
Frog. Frog? Frog! Understanding Sentence Types
Nancy Loewen has a very funny sense of humor. The four main characters represent the four kinds of sentences...For example, there is DeClara who only speaks in declarative sentences and Exclamuel, who only speaks with great excitement! It is a lighthearted story with plenty of examples. I think it's a great way to introduce students to the purpose of the different kinds of sentences in English.
Avid Reader, Amazon reviewer