I'm and Won't, They're and Don't

What's a Contraction?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

What’s a contraction? You’ll find the answer inside this book―it’s brimming with contractions!

Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations don’t shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. For easy identification, we’ve printed the contractions in color. You won’t want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I’m and Won’t, They’re and Don’t: What’s a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Read this book aloud and share in the delight of the sense―and nonsense―of words.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2010
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2010-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.7
Text Type Poetry
BISACS JNF029020, JNF029040, JNF029000
Dewey 421'.54
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 490
Guided Reading Level O
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Original artwork, and Teaching Guides

Author: Brian P. Cleary

Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he’s put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Illustrator: Brian Gable

Brian Gable is the illustrator of many of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® books, as well as the Math Is CATegorical® series. Mr. Gable lives in Toronto, Canada.

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Words Are CATegorical ®

The best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series introduces young readers to different types of words through rhyming verse and illustrations of comical cartoon cats. Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language. View available downloads →