There's a new family in town: the Punctuations! When Exclamation Point, Question Mark, Period, and Comma join the letters at school, they form words like Wow! and Why? and Yes. But Comma isn't sure where he belongs. He just seems to get in the way. Is he really important?

Kids, parents, and teachers will enjoy this latest installment in the Language Is Fun series. With colorful illustration and clever wordplay, The Day Punctuation Came to Town is a wonderful introduction to punctuation and the important role it plays in language. 

There’s a new family in town—and they’re here to make language lively!

When Exclamation Point, Question Mark, Period, and Comma arrive at school, the letters are buzzing with excitement. Words like Wow! and Why? come to life, but Comma feels unsure of his place. Is he really important?

With vibrant illustrations and clever wordplay, The Day Punctuation Came to Town introduces young readers to the power of punctuation and the joy of self-discovery. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime snuggles, this story celebrates belonging, communication, and the magic of language. A must-have for fans of the Language Is Fun! series and a delightful companion to The Little i Who Lost His Dot.

In the Language Is Fun! Series, Fun Characters Teach How to Use Punctuation in Words and Sentences:

• The Little i Who Lost his Dot
• The Mighty Silent e!
• Red Rover, Red Rover, Send a Vowel Over: A Picture Book about Vowel Sounds
• The Compound Noun Treasure Hunt: A Picture Book about Compound Words

"Could serve as an introductory look at punctuation in settings where the detailed, humorous illustrations can be seen up close.Lighthearted, cursory look at the symbols needed to make sense of English writing."
- Kirkus Reviews

"Gard and Sonke deliver a punctuation primer disguised by an upbeat story and plentiful wordplay."
-Publishers Weekly

"This easily-relatable book makes learning not only fun, but memorable"
- Midwest Book Review