Mine, All Mine!: A Book About Pronouns (Explore!)

by Ruth Heller

Other authorsRuth Heller (Illustrator)

Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

428.2

Publication

Puffin Books (1999), Edition: Reprint, 48 pages

Description

Introduces various types of pronouns, explains how and when to use them, and provides whimsical glimpses of what our language would be without them.

User reviews

LibraryThing member rdg301library

I used Mine, All Mine and the other seven books in Ruth Heller's World of Language series in an intensive 45-hour summer English-as-a-second-language class with students exiting third through sixth grades. The students had been in this country anywhere from two days to two years when the class

began, although a few had studied English for many years in their countries of origin. I used Heller's books as a fun way to introduce each section on parts of speech. Heller's eye-catching illustrations made it possible for my students to interpret new words and helped expand their vocabularies. Heller's clever poetry also made the study of grammar more enjoyable, and introduced my students to more rhyming words as well.

I don't think any of the books in the series are suitable for the reading level indicated on the books (ages 4-8), unless read aloud, with much explanation, by a parent or teacher. However, I think the series is highly appropriate for advanced third graders on up. The books are properly classified as non-fiction in most libraries, and would be found with a search on the part of speech (e.g., pronouns). I should know; I had to scour three different library systems to get enough copies for my students to use!

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LibraryThing member Kaylaw

This book is all about pronouns. This book would be great to include in a language arts lesson on pronouns. This book is humorous and really makes the reader think about the proper way to use pronouns in sentences. This book shows the importance of using pronouns and how it adds character and

interest to sentences. I loved how the author included examples of not using pronouns and how boring it was. I feel that this would be a fun read for students that is very beneficial to their learning of pronouns.

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LibraryThing member Cra71

WONDERFUL book! The first thing I noticed about the book were the bright, beautiful illustrations. Not only are the illustration brillant, but the text of the book is very informative. It tells you what pronouns are and even give you an example of how to correctly use the pronoun. It does this with

every type of pronoun (personal, possessive, relative, etc). I highly recommend this book, especially to teachers who teach this concept.

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LibraryThing member nmhale

In playful poetry Heller explores pronouns in many categories: personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and indefinite. With zany pictures accompanying the silly yet factual text, Heller makes learning about pronouns fun. I like the surreal nature of the

illustrations in this series, where objects are presented in a realistic style but are juxtaposed in ways that aren't at all natural. The vibrancy of the pictures grab the reader's attention.

This is a great series in children's nonfiction. Language and writing are so essential to life. Not only are the results of language fun - such as books - but the play of language itself can be amusing, as this book demonstrates. Heller presents the power and potential of pronouns, helping readers of every age appreciate language at a deeper level.

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LibraryThing member lauraloftin

What a great book to use when teaching about pronouns! The illustrations make the book come alive, especially with so dull a subject. This teaches about demonstratives, reflexives, and everything in between. Great book for the classroom.

LibraryThing member LauraMcKinion

This would be a fantastic book to introduce pronouns or during the teaching of pronouns. It was interesting to read and the illustrations were great. Students acutally learn the different types of pronouns. I would recommend this book for any classroom.

LibraryThing member sbiro

This book tells the reader all the different types of pronouns. It is very informative and not boring at all.

LibraryThing member JLCasanova

This book goes over the different types of pronouns- personal, possessive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, indefinite, reflexive, and intensive. It gives an explanation of the type of pronoun and then uses the pronouns in a sentence. The author uses rhyme, similar to the style of Dr. Seuss,

to make the reading more fun. The book also has large, bright pictures that catch the reader's eye. At the very back of the book is a chart of the different types of pronouns. English teachers can use this as a refresher for students after they have already learned pronouns. It can also be used as a tie in to nursery rhymes like "Ole King Cole;"fairy tales like "Little Red Riding Hood," "Goldilocks," and "Pinocchio"; and myths like the story of Narcissus. Some online sources recommend this book for ages 3-8, but this book is too advanced for those age groups. While 1st and 2nd graders may use this as an introduction to pronouns, they may not truly grasp the difference between demonstrative and relative pronouns. This book could also be useful with ESL students who are struggling with language. If students can really understand the concept of pronouns, this can be a very valuable tool for an English teacher.

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LibraryThing member melscott

Language comes to life in this bright and colorful book about pronouns. This book offers a fantastical introduction to the role of pronouns, and how language in parts, and especially as a whole is a creative means to dive into life. The text introducing and explaining correct usage of pronouns

comes alive with the very vibrant illustrations which make connections to every day ideas and objects.

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LibraryThing member rdchavez

this book was surprisingly entertaining to read. With bouncing rhymes and colorful pictures, this could be a fun way to introduce pronouns to the class.

LibraryThing member epark6

In my opinion this is a whimsical book. The book is very unique in that it talks about the most random things when explaining the different pronouns. The writing style was something I really liked. The author uses rhyming words and although there really isn't a story line, the readers cannot

predict what will come next. One page would be talking about candy, but then the next page would be talking about elves eating fruit. It is very interesting and fun to read.

Another reason why I like this book is because of the illustrations. Like stated before, the story is very random, so having the illustrations would help the children keep up with the unpredictability. Also, the illustrations are fun to look at and for visual learners, the pictures would help remember the different pronouns.

The purpose of this book is to inform children on the different categories of pronouns and tell them which every day words go in them. This fun book can help children remember, maybe not all, but a lot of the different pronouns by coinciding it with the images or the rhyming.

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LibraryThing member jenniferm14

Kindergarteners through third grade are bound to favor this informational mentor text over the plain stuffy way of teaching pronouns. Through rhyming, Heller teaches the different types of pronouns and how to use them.

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