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The letters of the alphabet are represented by words, set in short rhymes, relating to the state of Hawaii. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiians, U'ilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, A is for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the most-visited places on Earth. From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird author U'ilani Goldsberry answers questions...

"Construction equipment is a favorite of little readers and D is for Dump Truck takes children on an A to Z exploration of a backyard construction site. With bouncy poems for each letter and a glossary in the back, this book brings the thrill of construction up close and personal"--

"In this original ABC book that encourages readers to sit up and move, kids and grownups use their bodies to make the shapes of each letter (and observant readers will notice details on each page that represent those letters)."--

A music lesson in alphabet form that includes instruments, terms, composers, and music styles.

This alphabet presents an overview of spook- and Halloween-related topics from A to Z. Written in a two-tier format, a poem introduces the topic and detailed expository text provides additional facts. Topics include ghosts, mazes, haunted houses, and witches.

When night falls, along comes a peculiar thief who steals each letter of the alphabet, creating a topsy-turvy world as she goes. The alphabet thief stole all of the B's, and all of the bowls became owls...It seems that no one can stop her, until the Z's finally send her to sleep so that all the other letters can scamper back to where they belong. Bill Richardson's zany rhymes and Roxanna Bikadoroff's hilarious illustrations will delight young readers...

Beetles from A to Z are crawling all over this book. From the Dung Beetle to the Kalahari Beetle, these critters live all over the world. Jerry Pallotta's twentieth alphabet book is brimming with facts and his signature humor.

Pictures, words, and short sentences focus on the letters of the alphabet to help young children with pre-reading skills.

"Celebrating the creativity of what we wear, this playful fashion alphabet introduces key terms for dressing and dressing up, from apron to zippers."--

"Can you find one lighthouse, three camels, and five robots? There's a world of discovery and delight on every page of this colorful search-and-find book" --