A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Updike, John, with Photographs By David Updike

ISBN 10: 0679943242 / ISBN 13: 9780679943242

Published by Alfred A.Knopf, New York, 1995

About this Item

First printing , with complete # line 1-10. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by John Updike on the Dedication Page, and additionally SIGNED there by his son, David Updike. An unaccountably SCARCE childrens book , particularly SIGNED by father and son. Seller Inventory # 001461

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Publisher: Alfred A.Knopf, New York

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Pictorial Paper Covered Boards

Condition: Very Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued

Signed: SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

Reviews:

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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