The Alphabet from Z to A

The Alphabet from Z to A
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780689317682

In The Alphabet from Z to A (With Much Confusion on the Way), Judith Viorst once again applies her clear-sighted wit to a subject of universal appeal, turning the traditional alphabet book on its head by going through the alphabet backwards. Viorst's lively verse irreverently demonstrates that the spellings and sounds of our language are often so maddeningly inconsistent -- "blue" and "blew," "chute" and "shoe" -- that, as her exasperated narrator complains, "It could drive you berserk." Aimed at children who already have some facility with language (and at anyone else who likes to play with words), The Alphabet from Z to A is an entertaining and thought-provoking romp through the quirks and quagmires of the English language. Richard Hull's exquisite drawings enrich the text and offer a playful challenge.

The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!

The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!
Author: Steve Martin
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385516622

Presents a rhyming couplet featuring each letter of the alphabet, with such characters as David the dog-faced boy, who dons a derby despite being dirty, and Victor, whose frequent victories have made him vainglorious.

Z Goes First

Z Goes First
Author: Sean Lamb
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 125012395X

The letter Z is tired of being in last place. She wants to go first! Clever text and eye-popping artwork put a fun spin on the traditional alphabet book. Full color.

Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z

Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z
Author: Nancy Rose
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1523510412

The letter Z is missing! Help little Oakley find it in this charming picture book with photos of real squirrels! Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z is an alphabet book like no other. In it, we meet Little Oakley as he embarks on a quest to find the letter Z. He searches through an alphabet of human objects—looks beneath the Bed, claws through the Closet, digs through Drawers, examines his Easel, and so on. By the time he gets to a basket of yarn, Oakley starts to yawn, and soon falls asleep. And Z—as in, Zzzzzz!—appears!

Letter Perfect

Letter Perfect
Author: David Sacks
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2010-08-20
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0307371034

Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter’s particular significance for modern readers, tracing its development from ancient forms, and discussing its noteworthy role in literature and other media. We learn, for example, why the letter X has a sinister and sexual aura, how B came to signify second best, why the word “mother” in many languages starts with M, and what is the story of O. Packed with information and lavishly illustrated, Letter Perfect is not only accessible and entertaining, but essential to the appreciation of our own language.

A to Z: An Alphabet of Animals

A to Z: An Alphabet of Animals
Author: Harriet Evans
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1680106775

Animals are cleverly disguised by the shape of the letters in this fun lift-the-flap book. An alphabet of animals is hiding under each letter in this fun lift-the-flap book! Your little one will meet a collection of colorful new friends as he or she learns the letters from A to Z. Children will love to turn the chunky pages and lift the flap on each letter to discover what animal is hiding underneath. Young readers will meet an alligator under the A, a bear under the B, and a crab under the C. And who is hiding under the rest of the letters?

Z is for Zamboni

Z is for Zamboni
Author: Matt Napier
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627531947

In the mold of our very popular series of state alphabet books, we offer "Z is for Zamboni" to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

Alpha Oops!

Alpha Oops!
Author: Alethea Kontis
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780763627287

Tired of being last when the alphabet family lines up, Z demands equality and causes an uproar among the other letters--with chaotic and amusing results!

Counting on Letters

Counting on Letters
Author: Mark Gonyea
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781576877029

An alliterative romp through the alphabet that combines letters with numbers for a double-whammy of educational fun. Counting on Letters is a colorful alphabet and counting book offers an exciting introduction to letters and numbers for young children. Presented as a conveniently lap-sized board book, easy to hold and use even for the youngest reader, this is a volume sure to enchant toddlers and preschoolers. Each letter is presented in a strongly contrasting color scheme that combines one saturated hue with white for a boldly graphic, fun-to-look-at spread. The vibrant hues and sense of movement will keep young readers turning pages. Designed to reinforce learning,each letter is accompanied by a number, which is shown in numeral form. When reading, parents and children cancount the number of letters together, reinforcing both the alphabetic and numeric learning process-a key aspect of getting children ready for early reading and math skills.