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Children Picture Books
From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone and Zane Grey's stories of the west, A is for America is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a reader's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from California artist Pam Carroll bring each letter to vibrant life, from eagles and Thomas Edison to the veterans of two world wars. Celebrate all that is Americana with A is for America: An American Alphabet. A T as tall as Texas for Thanksgiving and telephone. Harry S. Truman, Harriet Tubman and trips to the Twilight Zone. Times Square on New Year's Eve, a tangy Tootsie Roll. Turning timber into a tall and towering totem pole. Children and adults will delight in finding details of each rhyme on every page. A is for America is a timeless tribute to all we love about the United States.
Includes engaging, vivid illustrations coupled with humerous rhyming to captivate children as they discover animals and letters while learning the Biblical story of Noah.
A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson's abstract art forges connections between words, objects, and ideas. Can you find the hidden letters? Look closely and you will see a letter C made of colorful candy, a letter H hidden in a hook, and an S in a soft shadow. From A to Z, each stunning, original work of art will stimulate the imagination and creativity of children and adults alike.
Musk Ox, our rambunctious anti-hero, literally chews through the cover of this anarchic alphabet book. Having eaten the apple that A was supposed to be for, he blithely inserts himself, claiming A is for Musk Ox--because musk oxen are Awesome and live in the Arctic, which includes Alaska! Zebra, his nemesis, is less than thrilled.
And so this cantankerous couple lead the reader on a romp through the alphabet with Musk Ox claiming every letter for himself, and Zebra doing his level best to keep him under control. Filled with Matthew Myers's hilarious artwork with lots of hidden details for kids to explore, this may be the funniest alphabet book ever created.
A is for apple, B is for ball, C is for cat... but not in this wacky alphabet book! In author/artist Mike Lester's slightly warped world, A is for salad, B is for Viking, and C is for hot dog. What's that all about, you may ask? It's a fun way for kids to learn as they figure out what each alphabet letter actually stands for. A is for alligator, shown on the page eating a healthy salad. B is for beaver, wearing a very handsome Viking helmet. C is for cat, pictured munching on a foot-long hot dog.
With The A to Z Book of Wild Animals, kids can explore an amazing alphabet of animals, from ants and butterflies to whales and zebras! Illustrator Peter David Scott has created twenty-two spectacular paintings that bring a whole menagerie of creatures to life. The collection of animal facts at the end of the book will fascinate young readers with something new every time they open this stunning wildlife adventure.
In the 1660s, English schoolchildren first met an apple pie called A. In simple, educational verse, they also met 26 other alphabetical characters who all wanted a piece of A! B bit it, J jumped for it, N nodded at it, and T took it! Creative Editions is pleased to re-introduce this classic nursery rhyme to a new generation. With lighthearted illustrations by Etienne Delessert that are sure to captivate young learners, "A Was an Apple Pie" is an endless slice of reading fun!
Educating young children while keeping them fully engaged can be a challenge. But teachers and parents alike will find that this lively picture book will do just that. In typical Delessert fashion, the book's illustrations refuse to settle for the ordinary. Playful creatures wear shirts bearing each respective letter of the alphabet, and their delightfully rendered shenanigans in trying to keep the piece of apple pie to themselves give the story a fun narrative arc. Each spread features a pleasing combination of color, characters, and movement that will enchant readers of all ages.
With almost 100 children's books to his credit, artist and author Etienne Delessert has established a reputation as one of the fathers of modern children's picture books. Through such books as "Dance!," "I Hate to Read!," "The Seven Dwarfs," and "Who Killed Cock Robin?," he has won gold medals from the Society of Illustrators and twice garnered the prestigious Graphics Prize from the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
MacDonald adapts Lear's fun-to-say, alphabet rhyme in a picture book that combines the classic with the up to date. Bright, bold illustrations are created with handpainted cut paper. Full color.
A renowned author and illustrator spins a lively tale about one creatures efforts to find her place, as a spider attempts to become a household pet. The pages are filled with glittery webs throughout. Full color.
B is for boy . . . but in Alison Jay's ABC, B also stands for basket, beehive, and butterfly. Featuring a simple format and bright paintings, this acclaimed alphabet book is perfect for toddlers. Older readers are encouraged to look and look again as each spread reveals a new perspective on what has come before and intriguing hints of what's still to come.
Remember those chunky wooden blocks you used to play with? How they were just small enough for little hands, just sturdy enough for hours of playtime, and just perfect for budding imaginations? In the true spirit of those just-right blocks, here are 26 chunky board books-one for each letter of the alphabet-housed in their own just-right carrying case. Each book introduces young children, through words and images, to the alphabet, so they build their vocabulary while they build towers to the sky.
Here's a little book that will help you sharpen your spelling skills while having fun doing crossword puzzles. Using the clues on each page, you'll create words starting with the letter a, all the way through z. Simply write the name of each object shown on the page in the correct boxes. Numbers next to each picture tell you where the words belong. 24 puzzles.
This stunning and innovative alphabet picture book will dazzle little ones and engage the adults who share it with them! Each page is dedicated to a letter, and clever alliterations are packed into each ink-and-watercolor spread. This gem comes to us from Kim Krans, the creator of The Wild Unknown--a lifestyle website offering prints, calendars, and more.
This innovative book uses colorful pictures to help young readers recognize letter shapes. What does "A" look like? A hat! What about "B"? Lift the flap and find out! Then reinforce letter recognition skills by playing the bingo game at the end of the book. Learning the alphabet has never been so much fun!
Not just another ABC book, but a swashbuckling adventure through the PIRATE alphabet"H is for huntingfor gold and buried treasure. ""Ship ahoy, me hearties, we'll plunder at our leisure!" From plundering for valuablesto deadly daggersand with a search-and-find on every page, thisbook is for all landlubber boys and girls who dream of sailing the seven seas.The rhythmic text will have readers singing shanties, wearing eye patches, and growling "argh" in no time."
Breathtaking folk art-style illustrations that are ageless as well as timeless capture the culture, history, and heritage of the United States--from A to Z, suitable for little ones learning their ABCs, slightly older kids who want to find out more about their country's symbols, and grownups who appreciate fine art.