Stefoff, Rebecca. Me, Myself, and I: The More Grammar Changes, The More It Remains the Same.

Stefoff, Rebecca. Me, Myself, and I: The More Grammar Changes, The More It Remains the Same. Capstone Publishers         2018            32p.  $27.32  ISBN 978-1-5157-6387-1  elem/ms            Nonfiction  E-BN 

I love this grammar book for upper-elementary and middle-school kids! It starts out by making it easy to decide which pronoun to use, (me, myself, or I), by stating that if the subject of the sentence is "I", then, and only then, should "I" be used. Nicely put, and I wish that more adults could get their heads around that concept! The book goes on to discuss grammar and its evolution in the English language, which is helpful and informative. There is also a section on the use of "myself," which is very instructional and a topic not often discussed. The example sentences that the author uses are humorous, and she keeps the tone of her instruction light and fun. Organization is good, with a glossary, an index, references for further research, chapters, and appropriate illustrations.
           

Within the Fact Finders series, this is also part of a smaller series of four books that cover the topics of similes and metaphors, idioms, and cliches.          

Summary: This is a good book on grammar, and specifically the use of first-person pronouns, for any age (really), but geared toward upper-elementary and middle-school readers. Well organized and fun to read, it is also very informative.    

Grammar                                                                                          --Carol Kennedy