ABCs Naturally: A Child's Guide to the Alphabet Through Nature

Look carefully and walk softly! Get ready for an exciting adventure as you and your children embark on an alphabetical journey through the natural world. Each letter features an object photographed in nature accompanied by a fun poem. Turn to the back of the book for more intriguing facts and folklore on each of the letters. Learn how to become an alphabet hunter and collect your own alphabet with helpful hints for exploring the forests and prairies in your own backyard. Written in a light-hearted manner with delightful color photographs, the book provides an excellent way to introduce children to the treasures of nature.

Lynne Smith Diebel has a bachelor's degree in English from Northwestern University. She has taught high school English in Wisconsin since 1974. Currently, she works with a middle school Talented and Gifted program called "Destination Imagination." She enjoys reading, canoeing, kayaking, running, and traveling.

Jann Faust Kalscheur has a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and a master's degree in Curriculum Instruction. She has been teaching language arts at the high school level for almost 25 years, five of which have been instructing at-risk students. Her interests include hiking, backpacking, camping, and of course, photography!