Eating the Alphabet - Board Book

A vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language.

Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert's lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly appealing and accessible book for parents and children to devour.

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.

Apple to Zucchini,

come take a look.

Start eating your way

through this alphabet book.

Details:

• By: Lois Ehlert
• Illustrated by: Lois Ehlert
• Imprint: Clarion Books
• On Sale: April 1, 1996
• Trimsize: 7x5in
• Pages: 28 pages
• Age: to 3

A–Z Food Feast – A cheerful board book that “serves up” vibrant fruits & veggies from apple to zucchini, perfect for little learners diving into letters with yummy fun!

Color Pop Pages – Lively watercolor art and bold type make each page a tasty visual treat that grabs curious eyes and growing minds!

Learn as You “Nibble” – Upper & lowercase letters paired with foods from around the world turn ABC practice into a delightful adventure for tiny hands!

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