HEIDI FIEDLER has written and edited more than 300 books for clients ranging from Target to Barnes & Noble. As a former editor for Teacher Created Materials, she has a wealth of editorial and writing experience, including over 180 nonfiction books in partnership with Time for Kids; 90 picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels; plus a wide variety of activity books and arts and crafts books.
Gr 3-6 –An engaging way to introduce and reinforce basic
grammar concepts for elementary readers. The guide is broken down
into three main areas (parts of speech, grammar, and literary
devices). Each page focuses on one concept and provides a clear
definition along with an example. The adjacent page contains a
whimsical, inviting illustration. The book makes grammar accessible
for children by associating images with definitions. In addition,
the text offers an understanding of the concepts that goes beyond
simple definitions. VERDICT This guide is valuable for
elementary classrooms and home collections as both a reference and
a learning tool.
*School Library Journal*
In the "Know-Nonsense" Guide to Honing Writing Skills round-up:
Heidi Fiedler’s The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar: An
Awesomely Fun Guide to the Way We Use Words! (Walter Foster,
Apr. 2017; Gr 3-6) is designed for students who may
need just an extra push when it comes to grammar (“This
book tackles key concepts that are introduced in school, but might
be confusing the first time around….”). Three sections focus on
different parts of speech, general grammar rules, and common
literary devices.The text, in conjunction with Brendan
Kearney’s soft and rounded cartoon illustrations, uses humor
to make potentially complex concepts comprehensible. For instance,
the spread on alliteration features a “happy hedgehog” that “has a
huge house” and the entry for adjectives stars a band of brave
pirates. With large font, consistent layouts, and friendly artwork,
this is an accessible resource for kids who are looking to
build on or strengthen their grammar skills, either at home or
in the classroom.
*School Library Journal*
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