| The Z Was Zapped: A Play in Twenty-Six Acts Contributor(s): Van Allsburg, Chris (Author), Van Allsburg, Chris (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0395446120 ISBN-13: 9780395446126 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1987 Annotation: A dramatic black-and-white presentation of the alphabet in which thee Caldecott medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. "Whimsical, sophisticated, this should appeal to a wide audience . . ".--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Alphabet - Juvenile Fiction | Art - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 87014988 |
| Lexile Measure: 320 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 9.25" W x 12.15" (1.20 lbs) 56 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A dramatic black- and- white presentation of the alphabet in which the three-time Caldecott medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. |
Contributor Bio(s): Van Allsburg, Chris: - Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji was nominated for a National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg is a former instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com. |