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Punctuation Personified, or Pointing Made Easy by Mr. Stops: A Facsimile

Age 4+
Grade PK-3

Bodleian Library the

Punctuation Personified, or Pointing Made Easy by Mr. Stops: A Facsimile

Paperback (Bodleian Library, University of Oxford Oct. 1, 2004) , 1 edition
This charming and quirky children's grammar book first appeared in 1824 as one of several beautifully hand-colored instructional texts published by John Harris in his "Cabinet of Amusement and Instruction." Intended to help children learn the art of grammar, the book is presented here in a faccsimilie edition.A series of larger-than-life characters in the book, including Mr. Stops, Counsellor Comma, and the hero, Young Robert, humorously bring its lessons to life with witty and amusing verse such as: "See, how Semicolon is strutting with pride; Into two or more parts he'll a sentence divide." Lively and colorful engravings, meanwhile, infuse the book with an entertaining spirit, while also reinforcing the lessons laid out in its cheerful rhymes.It is evident to see how a child would have enjoyed learning about grammar through Punctuation Personified, as its simple but instructive verse and vibrant illustrations skillfully open up a fresh world of knowledge. This new edition, featuring a modern introduction, will delight and amuse readers of all ages.
ISBN
1851241949 / 9781851241941
Pages
16
Weight
2.1 oz.
Dimensions
4.0 x 0.4 in.