A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Updike, John; David Updike (photographs)

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ISBN 10: 0679943242 ISBN 13: 9780679943242

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1995

Language: English

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Laminated color pictorial boards. Brand new, as issued. Unpaginated, approx. [40] pp., illus. w/ color photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf, New York

Publication Date

1995

Language

English

ISBN 10

0679943242

ISBN 13

9780679943242

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition.

Condition

Fine

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Not Issued

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Delightful poems and photos of well-known and well-loved objects provide children with a memorable excursion into the world of letters and words, by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and his son.

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Kindergarten-Grade 2?Updike's brief poems describe common everyday animals and objects from A-Z in language that is lively, succinct, and fun: "A dog/is jumpier;/its fur/is clumpier;/its tail/is thumpier;/but rarely/(compared to a cat)/is it grumpier." The appealing full-color photos range from sharply focused closeups to reflections and sweeping action shots of adorable animals and photogenic children. Each page has a different colored background, and the layout is varied and creative. The "Y" page, for "you," features kids of various ages and ethnic backgrounds playing, napping, and posing. This is not a memorable collection of poetry, but it's an entertaining selection that can be used as a concept book.?Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, NY
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