I'm and Won't, They're and Don't
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

By Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable (Illustrator)

Part of the Words Are CATegorical series

Discover the playful world of contractions with rhymes and colorful illustrations.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
32 pages· 284 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Dive into a whimsical exploration of contractions with playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Follow comical cats as they bring grammar to life, turning a traditional lesson into a delightful adventure. Will you master the art of contractions while enjoying the sense—and nonsense—of words? Find out in this engaging read!

From the publisher

What’s a contraction? You’ll find the answer inside this book―it’s brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations don’t shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we’ve printed the contractions in color. You won’t want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I’m and Won’t, They’re and Don’t: What’s a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
284
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about vocabularyBooks about languageBooks about grammarBooks about EnglishBooks about writing
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
August 1, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780822591559

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