Synopsis
While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.
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About the Author
Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.
Reviews
"Apple to Zucchini, / come take a look. / Start eating your way / through this alphabet book." So begins this delectable feast of fruits and vegetables, in a diverse and plentiful array. Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. The words are shown in capital and lowercase letters set in bold type for easy reading. At the end of the book, Ehlert provides a detailed glossary that includes pronunciation, botanical information, the origin and history of the particular plant and occasional mythological references, with a small watercolor picture to remind the reader of what the plant looks like. Ehlert's glorious watercolor collages are lively and enticing; as in her Growing Vegetable Soup , she presents the plant world in an appealing and easily accessible manner. Both parents and children will be encouraged to sample exotic new foods at mealtime. Ages 3-5.
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Ages 1^-3. A board-book version of Ehlert's bright, bold alphabet book of fruits and vegetables, this is smaller than the original, but almost identical in content. Since the shape of the book remains the same, the layout and pictures are intact. The glossary is gone, but it will not be missed at this age level. The brilliant colors look even more vibrant on the glossy, laminated pages, though the illustrations lose some of their graphic punch when reduced in size. Still, a well-designed book for toddlers intrigued by parsnips, potatoes, peas, peppers, pumpkins, and the like. Carolyn Phelan
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Eating the Alphabet
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HMH Books for Young Readers, 1996
ISBN 10: 015201036X
ISBN 13: 9780152010362
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Hardcover
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Board book. Condition: Good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 015201036X-3-20098640
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Eating the Alphabet
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00104769849
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Eating the Alphabet
Published by
HMH Books for Young Readers, 1996
ISBN 10: 015201036X
ISBN 13: 9780152010362
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Hardcover
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
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Board book. Condition: Fair. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 015201036X-4-26245200
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Eating the Alphabet
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00098155617
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Eating the Alphabet
Published by
HMH Books for Young Readers, 1996
ISBN 10: 015201036X
ISBN 13: 9780152010362
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Hardcover
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
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Board book. Condition: Good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 015201036X-3-20074605
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Eating the Alphabet
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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board_book. Condition: Fair. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 015201036X-4-33985731
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Eating the Alphabet
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00090134361
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Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.015201036X.A
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Condition: very_good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include notes highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material such as toys, access code, dvds, etc. Seller Inventory # 584ZSU000ZP4_ns
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Eating the Alphabet
Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ"but the story's all there! Seller Inventory # PKV.015201036X.G