Author: Judith Viorst Publisher: Aladdin ISBN: 9780689815454 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way), Judith Viorst once again applies her clear-sighted wit to a subject of universal appeal, turning the traditional alphabet book on its head by going through the alphabet backwards. Viorst's lively verse irreverently demonstrates that the spellings and sounds of our language are often so maddeningly inconsistent -- "blue" and "blew," "chute" and "shoe" -- that, as her exasperated narrator complains, "It could drive you berserk." Aimed at children who already have some facility with language (and at anyone else who likes to play with words), The Alphabet from Z to A is an entertaining and thought-provoking romp through the quirks and quagmires of the English language. Richard Hull's exquisite drawings enrich the text and offer a playful challenge.
Author: Sean Lamb Publisher: ISBN: 125012395X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
The letter Z is tired of being in last place. She wants to go first! Clever text and eye-popping artwork put a fun spin on the traditional alphabet book. Full color.
Author: Steve Martin Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN: 0385516622 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
Presents a rhyming couplet featuring each letter of the alphabet, with such characters as David the dog-faced boy, who dons a derby despite being dirty, and Victor, whose frequent victories have made him vainglorious.
Author: Harriet Evans Publisher: Tiger Tales ISBN: 1680106775 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 42
Book Description
Animals are cleverly disguised by the shape of the letters in this fun lift-the-flap book. An alphabet of animals is hiding under each letter in this fun lift-the-flap book! Your little one will meet a collection of colorful new friends as he or she learns the letters from A to Z. Children will love to turn the chunky pages and lift the flap on each letter to discover what animal is hiding underneath. Young readers will meet an alligator under the A, a bear under the B, and a crab under the C. And who is hiding under the rest of the letters?
Author: Nancy Rose Publisher: Workman Publishing Company ISBN: 1523510412 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 31
Book Description
The letter Z is missing! Help little Oakley find it in this charming picture book with photos of real squirrels! Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z is an alphabet book like no other. In it, we meet Little Oakley as he embarks on a quest to find the letter Z. He searches through an alphabet of human objects—looks beneath the Bed, claws through the Closet, digs through Drawers, examines his Easel, and so on. By the time he gets to a basket of yarn, Oakley starts to yawn, and soon falls asleep. And Z—as in, Zzzzzz!—appears!
Author: Helen L. Wilbur Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 1627531637 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 42
Book Description
Whose face launched a thousand ships? Who dropped an apple to win a race? What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? The Oracle knows and so will young readers after they encounter the strange creatures, exotic gods, and exciting stories in Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet. Human endeavors are often at odds with the whims and the will and the ways of the gods. Although they're up in Olympus without any cares, they just can't stop meddling in human affairs. Helen Wilbur, who wrote the lively M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet, brings the same wit and wisdom to explaining Greek mythology. Colorful, entertaining artwork from Victor Juhasz, the illustrator behind D is for Democracy and R is for Rhyme, keeps pace with the lively subject matter.Former librarian Helen L. Wilbur has been enchanted with Greek mythology all her life. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in library science from Columbia University. Helen also authored M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. She lives in New York City. Victor Juhasz's clients include TIME, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Warner Books. He also illustrated D is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet; R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet; Everyone Counts: A Citizen's Number Book; and H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet. He lives in the New York Berkshires region.
Author: Lauren Kukla Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers ISBN: 1506452590 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
"From Awesome Adventures to being one in a Zillion, each letter of the alphabet inspires kids to be their best selves in Being Me from A to Z"--
Author: Lois Ehlert Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780152010362 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 60
Book Description
While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.
Author: Benedikt Gross Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101995823 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 37
Book Description
Discover the alphabet from a bird's-eye view! Geographer and designer duo Benedikt Gross and Joey Lee have taken the alphabet to new heights—literally! Using satellite imagery and computer technology, the pair has discovered "accidental letters" all over the world: in roads, rivers, buildings, lakes, and more. Take a journey around the Earth in 26 letters with this special book. “A delightful anytime book with hours of entertainment”—Booklist
Author: David Sacks Publisher: Vintage Canada ISBN: 0307371034 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 415
Book Description
Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter’s particular significance for modern readers, tracing its development from ancient forms, and discussing its noteworthy role in literature and other media. We learn, for example, why the letter X has a sinister and sexual aura, how B came to signify second best, why the word “mother” in many languages starts with M, and what is the story of O. Packed with information and lavishly illustrated, Letter Perfect is not only accessible and entertaining, but essential to the appreciation of our own language.
Author: Judith Viorst
Author: Sean Lamb
Author: Steve Martin
Author: Harriet Evans
Author: Nancy Rose
Author: Helen L. Wilbur
Author: Lauren Kukla
Author: Lois Ehlert
Author: Benedikt Gross
Author: David Sacks