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Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"What letter does the word bee start with? If you said "B" you're right -- in English! But in many, many languages, it actually starts with A. Bee is Anu in Igbo, Aamoo in Ojibwe, Abelha in Portugese, and Ar♯ł in Turkish. Come and explore the gorgeous variations in the ways we talk about familiar things, unified and illuminated through Ellen Heck's eye-catching, graphic scratchboard details and hidden letterforms."--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Explore the alphabet in everyday objects found at school in this dazzling picture book. A classroom companion to celebrated artist Stephen Johnson's Caldecott Honor book Alphabet City, this alphabet book is a tour de force in the genre. There is much more to this book than meets the eye!
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Organized as an ABC rhyming book, My First Book of Hindi Words incorporates common Hindi words into charming English-language rhymes, beginning with: "A is for akash. A sky so blue where little birds fly and big planes, too," and on through "Z is for zukhaam. Achoo! I sneeze. I must have a cold. Mama, hug me please!" Full-color pictures illustrate each word and allow even very young readers to make their first foray into India's official language....
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A fun and playful introduction to Indonesian language and culture for young children. The familiar ABC rhyming structure combines with sparkling illustrations to encourage the natural ability of children to pick up new languages and vocabulary quickly. Words for things kids already know in English are joined by words specific to Indonesia, giving kids a glimpse into Indonesian life and culture. Everyday expressions - like "Apa kabar?" which means...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Let's get real--the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in...
11) E-mergency
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
The letter E has fallen and injured herself-- which letters will replace her and how will words be spelled without her?
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, the letter D disappears. First it vanishes from Dhikilo's parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Soon the local dentist and the neighbor's dalmatian are missing, and even the Donkey Derby has been called off. Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield...
Author
Publisher
Bruño
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Description
"¡Ven a conocer el cole más genial! Las letras del abecedario van al colegio en este simpático álbum de Pilar López Ávila, la autora de Las divertidas aventuras de las letras, con fantástiscos dibujos de Blanca Bk. Todo en MATÚSCULAS."--Page [4] of cover.
18) Tío Simón ABC
Author
Publisher
Fantoons
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this beautiful book, Tío Simón--beloved Venezuelan folk musician and children's TV personality--will teach you words of every letter in both English and Spanish! Children will be able to learn with Tío Simón about his home, Venezuela, as well as Latin American food, places and nature with a beautiful full-color illustration on every page that will spark joy in families of every kind.
19) A is for salad
Author
Series
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Each letter of the alphabet is presented in an unusual way, such as: "A is for salad" showing an alligator eating a bowl of greens.
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