Snails & Monkey Tails by Michael Arndt*

 A Visual Guide to Punctuation & Symbols

My friend had this title on her recommended book list. I thought it looked intriguing.

It is fascinating! The author orients the reader to each punctuation's history/origins and how to use it properly. The graphics are stunning. Unfortunately, because I read this right before falling asleep, I did not retain any of the information. This book would be fun to incorporate into late elementary through high school grammar lessons.

*Highly recommend.

-Borrowed from the library.

Don't Dangle Your Participle by Vanita Delschlager art by Mike Desantis

 A very visual and humorous presentation on participles! A must-read when learning about participles

-Borrowed from the library.

Bloom Boom! by April Pulley Sayre

Stunning photographs of a variety of flowers and blooms!
With nouns and verbs, Ms. Sayre celebrates the miracle of blossoms! 
I shared this book with my sons to reinforce the importance and impact of strong verbs.
-Borrowed from the library.

A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes

Five elephants march along in this sweet book that promotes counting.  I utilized it to show prepositions to my sons.
-Borrowed from the library.

Wheelock's Latin by Frederic M. Wheelock Revised by Richard A. LaFleur

6th Edition
The Classic Introductory Latin Course, Based on Ancient Authors
Great explanations and lots of examples and opportunities to apply one's learning within the textbook.
-Borrowed from the library.

Happy Endings by Robin Pulver illustrated by Lynne Rowe Reed*

A Story About Suffixes
My eight year old and I enjoyed this book together as we revisited Mr. Wright and his students to review suffixes.
It is at the end of the school year and the students are finished learning.  Mr. Wright, however, wants to fit in one more lesson about suffixes.
All the suffixes in the book are highlighted.  This book that will appeal to visual learners.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

The Case of the Incapacitated Capitals by Robin Pulver illustrated by Lynn Rowe Reed

The capitals in Mr. Wright's class are withering from neglect.  When the students write a letter to the principal, capital mistakes abound.  The emergency medical crew saves the day.
My eight year old and I read this book together to reinforce correct use of capitals.
-Borrowed from the library.

Behind the Mask A Book About Prepositions by Ruth Heller*

With vibrant illustrations and clever phrasing, Ms. Heller explains the correct use of prepositions.
My eleven year old read this book to himself to reinforce his grammar study.
We will revisit this book next school year since Ms. Heller incorporates a lot of valuable information in a short book.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

Dear Deer by Gene Barretta*

An ant writes to Deer, describing her new life at the zoo.  Her amusing letter is full of homophones.
My eight year old read this book during our study of homophones.
*Highly recommend.

My Deer is a Dear by Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

Very didactic
Homophone pairs are compared via sentences and photographs on a 2 page spread.
My eight year old read during our study of homophones.
-Borrowed from the library (more in the series).

The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne

A young girl shares various expressions her parents use leave her puzzled.  Homophones and homonyms are featured in this humorous book.
My eight year old and I read and discussed this book to support his study of homophones.
-Borrowed from the library.

Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What Are Irregular Plurals? by Brian P. Cleary illustrated by Brian Gable*

Rhyming and humor introduce the different irregular plurals.
My eight year old and I read through this to discuss irregular plurals.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

One Foot Two Feet by Peter Maloney and Felicia Zekauskas*

An Exceptional Counting Book
A fun counting book that introduces irregular plural.
I read this with my eight year old to begin a discussion about irregular plurals.
*Highly recommend.
-I own this book.

Contractions and Possessives by Kara Murray

I used this book to contrast contractions and possessives with my eight year old.  The book provides solid explanation in an easy to understand fashion.  The author included practice examples for each concept explained which I found beneficial.  Answers were in the back.
This book is most effective one-on-one: tutoring or homeschooling. 
-Borrowed from the library.

I'm and Won't, They're and Don't What's a Contraction by Brian P. Cleary illustrated by Brian Gable*

My eight year old read this book to himself to support his study of contractions.
The book includes contractions for three words. (I'd've)
Rhyming text and  humorous illustrations make grammar a lot more fun!
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

But and For, Yet and Nor What is a Conjunction? by Brian Cleary illustrated Brian Gable*

With humorous, rhyming text, Mr. Cleary explains what a conjunction is and offers plenty of examples.
My eleven year old read this book to himself to support his grammar studies.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

-Ful and -Less, -Er and -Ness What Is a Suffix? by Brian P. Cleary illustrated by Martin Goneau*

Rhyming text explains what a suffix is with plenty of examples and their meanings.
I read this book with my eight year old to support his spelling and grammar studies.
A great series!
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

The Great Dictionary Caper by Judy Sierra illustrated by Eric Comstock*

Words escape from the dictionary, permitting the reader to examine different types of words.  Noah Webster and Peter Mark Roget are featured. 
Very educational but fun and humorous!
Types of words discussed: onomatopoeia, action verbs, I, contractions, homophones, antonyms, palindromes, archaic words (we loved trying to determine their meanings and then using them in sentences!!), proper nouns, anagrams, rhyming words, words that don't rhyme with anything, interjections, and conjunctions.
A glossary offers formal definitions for the different word categories plus what the archaic words mean.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

Words Are CATegorical Books by Brian Cleary

Fun books that help define parts of speech.
There six books in the series (What is an Adverb?; What is an Adjective?; What is a Noun?; What is a Verb?; What is a Preposition?
A fun way to review and reinforce grammar.
-Borrowed from a relative.

We Are Growing! by Laurie Keller*

Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series.
My first grader loved reading this book!
Blades of grass converse over how each of them are growing.  Who ever thought that watching grass grow could be so fun?!!
Perfect book for the beginning reader or the reluctant reader.
Teaching idea: Use this book to introduce superlatives.
-Borrowed from the library.
*Highly recommend.