Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a great picture book to promote a sense of belonging, identity, self-awareness and a growth mindset.

“He stood out from the very beginning.” An exclamation mark lacks self-esteem because he doesn’t fit in. He stands out on pages filled with small punctuation. A question mark keeps grilling the exclamation mark until he exclaims “STOP!” He then finally understands his role in the punctuation family.

Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld

Publisher: Scholastic Press (2013)

ISBN: 9780545436793

Teaching Resources: Exclamation Mark

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal Official Website
Tom Lichtenheld Official Website
Carol Walters: Writing Trait: Conventions
Education: Play Punctuation Red Light, Green Light
The Natural Child Project: The Power of The Language of Acceptance
Parents: Encourage Your Child’s Individuality
Six Trait Gurus: Combining Philosophy, Argument, and Narrative at Primary Level
Teaching Children Philosophy: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
Tom Licthenheld Website: Make your own (book)mark!
Weston Woods: Lesson Plan
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Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld

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Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal