Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to grammar and punctuation with colourful illustrations and a variety of fun activities. With the help of Olly the Owl and his friends, children can explore the rules of written English. The activities in this book build confidence in using capital letters, punctuating sentences and using plurals. Usborne Workbooks teach children the basics of a variety of Maths and English topics, including times tables, adding, comprehension and spelling. Clear instructions and careful progression help to break tricky concepts into easy-to-follow steps to ensure children get the most from these books. Includes a quiz, extra pages for more practice, answers and notes for grown-ups.