Library's review
This visual and imaginative tale of the exuberant punctuation mark is a story about fitting in, finding a sense of purpose, and selfacceptance.
Genres
Publication
Scholastic Press (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 56 pages
Description
A punctuation mark feels bad that he doesn't fit in with the others until a friend reveals the possibilities that exist when differences are accepted.
Awards
Parents' Choice Book Award (2013)
Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Chickadee Award (Honors — 2015)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2015)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2015)
Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
The White Ravens (2014)
CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy (Nominee — 2014)
Charter Oak Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2015)
CCBC Choices (2014)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (2013-2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2014)
Notable Children's Book (2014)
Nerdy Book Award (2013)
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Children's Books — 2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2014)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
56
Physical description
56 p.; 11.28 x 7.39 inches
ISBN
0545436796 / 9780545436793
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |