by Patricia T. O'Conner
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Awesome Grammar Bedtime Stories!, 2007-11-25
Being a father of 2 girls, the younger 7 and the older 9, bedtime stories continue to be a compulsory nighttime ritual. I usually end the day with something from the "kids section" of the bookshelf that consist of books that I purchased when they were, erm...4 and 6, so as you can imagine, I was recently on Amazon ordering updated books for my daughters.
That's when I ran across this gem of a book.
It's a grammar book! But it's funny and doesn't get boring! Serious!
Now, granted, I'm the kind of dad who reads childrens books with wild enthusiasm, facial contortions, wide vocal range, the appropriate silly remark, sound effect or armpit tickle, but despite my whacky delivery, this book managed to keep my daughters interest focused on the prose itself! Not only that, but due to its interactive format, my daughters were even yelling out answers to the enticing questions which succeeds the seemingly impossible task of melding academics and entertainment in the dreary subject of grammar...a subject, which is about as delicious as unsweetened oatmeal.
Now there's some food for thought!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
WOE IS I JUNIOR is an excellent survey adding life and fun to the topic of understanding English., 2007-10-07
The junior version of Patricia O'Conner's WOE IS I, the best-selling grammar guide for adults, is written in a witty, fun manner for elementary to middle school grade levels and provides a lively series of examples covering both good and bad grammar. From confusing look-alike words to plural verbs which help multiply subjects, WOE IS I JUNIOR is an excellent survey adding life and fun to the topic of understanding English.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
for those who care about the English language, 2007-07-06
Who knew grammar could be such a good time? I like this version even better than the one for 'grown-ups'! This is a truly entertaining, informative and enriching read.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Over 13? Keep Reading. . ., 2007-06-13
Jr. is every bit as funny and useful as the original. Although it is written for a younger reader the large print and witty illustrations (both the drawings and written explanations) also make it perfect for a Sr. reader who needs a quick reference. For example, I can never remember whether to italicize or use quotation marks for book titles. But I simply check the index under italics and quickly find my answer on page 93. What a great help! I wish I were the author (see page 56 - Wishful Thinking: Was or Were?).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
A spoonful of humor helps the grammar go down!, 2007-06-07
This is a terrific book to help the younger set realize that good grammar is not only important - it can be fun, too. Ms. O'Conner writes this one with the same wit and cultural relevance demonstrated in the 'adult' version. Her references to characters today's kids know and love provide an amusing and entertaining means of getting her message across - that using good English is easy ... and can be mastered without tears and fear. As a mom and a professional librarian also, I'll be recommending this book over and over.
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