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The Disappearing Alphabet Paperback - 2001
by Richard Wilbur; David Diaz (Illustrator)
Summary
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur turns his sharp eye to the noble alphabet and imagines what life would be like without these twenty-six little--but powerful--letters. Packed with humor and subtle wit, the verse in this captivating picture book is splendidly matched by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz’s hilariously clever illustrations.
First line
If the alphabet began to disappear,
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- Title The Disappearing Alphabet
- Author Richard Wilbur; David Diaz (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books
- Date October 1, 2001
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780152163624 / 015216362X
- Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 11 x 9 x 0.14 in (27.94 x 22.86 x 0.36 cm)
- Ages 04 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Library of Congress subjects Poetry, Children's poetry, American
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 97024617
- Dewey Decimal Code 811.52
Media reviews
star “Delightful...A winner that belongs in every library.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
star “Inventively witty.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“In this book, wordplay is more fun than swordplay.”—Time Magazine
“This original and delightful new alphabet book should appeal not only to children but to everyone who loves words.”—Alison Lurie
star “Inventively witty.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“In this book, wordplay is more fun than swordplay.”—Time Magazine
“This original and delightful new alphabet book should appeal not only to children but to everyone who loves words.”—Alison Lurie
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