A Bunch of Punctuation

Selected by noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, this collection of all-new poems is written from the points of view of personality-filled punctuation marks, and is a memorable introduction to grammar for kids (adults, too!)

In this land of punctuation, the exclamation mark is a superhero who tells a story chock-full of bops and bams, the comma lets you pause to enjoy the weather, and the period is where you must come to a full stop--or else the Grammar Police will get you. With humor and imagination, A Bunch of Punctuation makes it easy to remember the jobs of the various punctuation marks. Award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled a unique collection of poems featuring brand-new works by well-known poets, accompanied by inventive artwork by illustrator Serge Bloch.

Lee Bennett Hopkins is a poet and anthologist who has been honored with the Christopher Award, the Regina Medal, inclusion in the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.

Serge Bloch was born in Colmar, France. He has illustrated numerous books for children, including The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse; My Snake Blake, and I Scream Ice Cream, and has won several international prizes and Gold Medals for his work. He has also entered the fine art world with shows in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, and Berlin, and more.