Grammar for Babies, Book 1: Carlos the Comma
Available now on Amazon.com
and CreateSpace!
Come Along for Grammar Fun with Carlos!
The first in the Grammar for Babies series, Grammar for Babies, Book 1: Carlos the Comma is a delightful book for all ages!
Explore the possibilities of better grammar with fun characters like Carlos the Comma and Wendy the Word.
Refresh your own memory while you spend time with your child. Even when the kids aren't around, you may find yourself reading from this series to strengthen your own writing habits!
Hang out with Carlos for a fun day on the job. Learn ways to properly use commas and how to avoid common comma mistakes.
This book focuses on American English grammar and is also great for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners of all ages.
Does Reading to My Baby Really Make a Difference?
Many reputable foundations and organizations say reading to your child is crucial to his or her development, and the earlier you start, the better. Check out the following articles!
- The American Academy of Pediatrics officially supports early reading and recommends, "pediatric providers advise parents of young children that reading aloud and talking about pictures and words in age-appropriate books can strengthen language skills, literacy development and parent-child relationships."
- Parents Magazine discusses what studies reveal, including one finding that children who were read to as newborns have larger vocabularies and more advanced mathematical skills than other children.
- A BabyCenter article suggests reading to your baby, "helps build vocabulary, stimulates imagination, and improves communication skills."
- In their article about 11 month olds, WebMD summarizes some of the benefits of reading to your baby.
Adverbalyzer
- Check out the Adverbalyzer! The Grammar for Babies and Carlos the Comma Web sites are the home of the unique (and free!) online writing analysis tool, the Adverbalyzer. Immediately spot a specific possible weakness in your writing!
