The Alphabet Tree (Dragonfly Books)

Author: Lionni, Leo

Brand: Dragonfly Books

Color: White

Binding: Paperback

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 32

Release Date: 24-10-1990

Part Number: 9780679808350

Details: Product DescriptionWhen a fierce wind threatens to blow all the little letters out of the alphabet tree, they must band together in wordsand then sentencesto create a message that’s even stronger than the wind: peace on earth. With their newfound knowledge, there’s nothing the letters can’t do in this gentle parable about the power of the written word.ReviewThe Alphabet Tree, by Leo Lionni, is tops on the list of picture books that teach as well as amuse.” TimeHandsomely illustrated . . . an amusing and informative word game.” The Chicago Sun-TimesFrom the Inside FlapIllus. in full color. The letters on an alphabet tree, torn and tossed by the wind, find strength in banding together to form words. Then a clever caterpillar teaches the letters to become even stronger by forming sentences with a message of peace in a gentle parable about the power of the written word.From the Back CoverIllus. in full color. The letters on an alphabet tree, torn and tossed by the wind, find strength in banding together to form words. Then a clever caterpillar teaches the letters to become even stronger by forming sentences with a message of peace in a gentle parable about the power of the written word.About the AuthorLeo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. He was the recipient of the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was honored posthumously in 2007 with the Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring moral themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage, and include four Caldecott Honor Books: Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Hailed as a master of the simple fable by the Chicago Tribune, he died in 1999 at the age of 89.

EAN: 9780679808350

Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches

Languages: English