Synopses & Reviews
Basher Basics: Punctuation created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Mary Budzik: With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is each represented by its own character - from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark - who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. “Dos and “Dont”s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language.
Review
BooklistWritten with attitude as well as grammatical awareness, the first-person paragraphs are more readable than one might expect. . . . An informative and graphically bold addition to the grammar shelf.
Review
School Library JournalPerky, first-person characterizations (“Straight up and down, Im the party-hearty punctuation mark”) combine with clear examples (“Youre the best!”) to form an effective and friendly guide. BooklistWritten with attitude as well as grammatical awareness, the first-person paragraphs are more readable than one might expect. . . . An informative and graphically bold addition to the grammar shelf.
About the Author
Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich colour palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy Manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty!