Eats, Shoots & Leaves Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference! by Lynne Truss is an illustrated edition published by Penguin on July 25, 2006. This engaging book explores the humorous intricacies of punctuation, particularly focusing on the comma and its significant impact on sentence meaning. Through lively illustrations, it highlights how a misplaced or omitted comma can lead to amusing misunderstandings, making it an entertaining read for those interested in language arts and grammar.
Readers will find a playful approach to punctuation that not only entertains but also educates. The book presents various scenarios that demonstrate the importance of proper comma usage, ensuring that readers appreciate the nuances of language. With its 32 pages, this picture book is designed to elicit laughter while promoting better punctuation skills, making it a delightful addition to any collection focused on juvenile nonfiction and humor.
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Punctuation play is at its finest in this New York Times #1 bestseller!
Illuminating the comical confusion the lowly comma can cause, this new edition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves uses lively, subversive illustrations to show how misplacing or leaving out a comma can change the meaning of a sentence completely. You might want to eat a huge hot dog, but a huge, hot dog would run away pretty quickly if you tried to take a bite out of him. And a sign saying “Eat here and get gas” would hint at a very different odor than “Eat here, and get gas.”
This picture book is sure to elicit gales of laughter—and better punctuation—from all who read it.
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Book Sense Book of the Year Honor Book
KidsReads.com Best Book of the Year
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