| Once Upon an Alphabet Contributor(s): Jeffers, Oliver (Illustrator), Jeffers, Oliver (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399167919 ISBN-13: 9780399167911 Publisher: Philomel Books OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Alphabet - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2014021089 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 9.23" W x 12.5" (2.09 lbs) 112 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169651 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Perfect for gift-giving, here isTHE alphabet book to top all others, an over-sized work of brilliance from the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit If words make up the stories and letters make up the words, then stories are made up of letters. In this menagerie we have stories made of words, made FOR all the letters. The most inventive and irresistible book of the year spans a mere 26 letters (don't they all ) and 112 pages. From an Astronaut who's afraid of heights, to a Bridge that ends up burned between friends, to a Cup stuck in a cupboard and longing for freedom, Once Upon an Alphabet is a creative tour de force from A through Z. Slyly funny in a way kids can't resist, and gorgeously illustrated in a way readers of all ages will pour over, this series of interconnected stories and characters explores the alphabet in a way that will forever raise the bar. In Once Upon an Alphabet, #1 New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers has created a stunning collection of words and artwork that is a story book, alphabet book, and gorgeously designed art book all in one. Praise for ONCE UPON AN ALPHABET: An Amazon Best Book of 2014 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A New York Times Bestseller * The silly, spare, slightly surreal text occasionally rhymes and endlessly surprises. An utterly delightful alphabet book.-Kirkus Review, starred review * With wry humor, equally droll ink illustrations, and a solid dose of alliteration, Jeffers creates delightful mini-narratives for each letter of the alphabet.-Publishers Weekly, starred review * An altogether stimulating, surprising, and satisfying reading experience.-School Library Journal, starred review * Whimsical, funny, occasionally tragic, and highly entertaining, this collection of (sometimes) interlocking tales is brilliantly inventive.-Horn Book, starred review Jeffers knows how to catch the attention of his young audience while challenging their imagination, intellect and vocabulary. This whimsical exploration of letters and language begs to be read over and over again.-BookPage
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