Rosenthal,
Amy Krouse, and Tom Lichtenheld. 2013. EXCLAMATION MARK. Ill. By Tom
Lichtenheld. New York: Scholastic Press. ISBN 9780545436793 [Suggested Grade
Levels PreK-3]
REVIEW
A lonely and confused exclamation mark lives in a world of
periods and does not understand his place or purpose. Upon meeting an
inquisitive question mark, the exclamation mark finds his voice: to emphasize
and enhance words, phrases, and sentences unlike his period and question mark
counterparts.
Rosenthal and Lichtenheld introduce exclamation marks with
excitement far beyond any textbook or worksheet ever could. The pages resemble
handwriting paper from decades ago. The text varies, depending on the speaker.
Declarative sentences, ending with periods, are written in a basic sans serif
font with consistent text size; questions in italicized serif font with a
consistent text size; and exclamatory statements in a serif font with varied
colors and sizes. Illustrations are primarily limited to the characters
(periods, the question mark, and the exclamation mark), but the emotion each
face conveys moves the story forward.
CONNECTIONS
The book is well-suited to introduce or review three basic
punctuation types: periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
Additionally, it could be used to supplement more complex stories about finding
one’s voice and identity.
RELATED
BOOKS
Other books for children about punctuation:
Bruno, Elsa Knight. PUNCUATION CELEBRATION. ISBN 9781250003355
Pulver, Robin. PUNCTUATION TAKES A VACATION. ISBN 9780823418206
Other books for children about finding one’s voice:
Daywalt, Drew. THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT. ISBN 9780399255373
Saltzberg, Barney. BEAUTIFUL OOPS. ISBN
9780761157281
By
Jennifer E. Richey
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