If You Were a Noun (Word Fun) [Paperback]

Dahl (Author), Michael (Author), Gray (Illustrator), Sara (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Word Fun

Provides an introduction to nouns and proper nouns. Includes an activity.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3–These concept books define the parts of speech and give examples of their usage. The examples are in capital letters and in a color different from the surrounding text. Bright acrylic illustrations will help younger children visualize each part of speech. They are full of movement and color and make the books inviting. These titles are excellent resources to use along with Ruth Hellers books on the parts of speech.–Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christophers School, Richmond, VA
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About the Author

Michael Dahl is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults. He has twice won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award for his nonfiction. Dahls Finnegan Zwake mystery series published by Simon & Schuster won rave reviews. Two of its titles were shortlisted for the Edgar and the Anthony mystery awards. He has also edited and written numerous graphic novels for younger readers. Dahl has spoken at schools, libraries, conferences, and bookstores across the U.S. Dahl currently lives in a haunted house in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Picture Window Books (February 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1404819800
• ISBN-13: 978-1404819801
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 10.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > Language Arts > Grammar
  • #80 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > Language Arts > General

More About the Author

Michael Dahl is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. His nonfiction has won the AEP Distinguished Achievement Award three times. His Finnegan Zwake mystery series published by Simon & Schuster won rave reviews and two of its titles were shortlisted for the Edgar and the Anthony Mystery Awards. He has written The Everything Kid's Joke Book as well as Gotcha Covered! (with Kathleen Baxter from School Library Journal) on nonfiction books that get kids excited about reading. Dahl is the Editorial Director for Stone Arch Books based in Minneapolis, where his books have won national design awards and been selected by the Junior Library Guild. His fantasy series, The Library of Doom, is the most-read series by hi-lo readers across the country. He has spoken at numerous schools, libraries, bookstores, and conferences inn the US and UK, including ALA, AASL, Renaissance Learning, TLA and IRA. He lives in a haunted house.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great illustrations, great book., April 27, 2010

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This review is from: If You Were a Noun (Word Fun) (Paperback)

I thought I would use this book as a starting place for my kindergartener -- I think he is ready for the parts of speech.

It turns out my third-grader is completely captivated -- that's a great book. When the big kid reads it to the little kid, we have a winner.

I think the illustrations are simply amazing -- they carry the learning to a much deeper level.

I also recommend verb, adjective, and pronoun -- I have all four.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nouns in Outer Space, September 28, 2008

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Laura J. Johnson (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This is an attractively illustrated and nicely written book for early elementary aged children. It covers proper, singular, plural and collective nouns with the theme of space travel.

The book also describes a simple noun game to play and includes a glossary of space words used adding to educational value.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a smotth Front/Back cover??, July 18, 2010

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Mohan Ram (Spring Hill, TN) - See all my reviews
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I ordered this book along with the other books in the series. This is the only one which does not have a smooth Front/Back cover. Wonder if it is only the copy I received or all copies are like that?!!! Otherwise, the contents are good.