Synopses & Reviews
The cupboards are empty, as is the fridge. Thus begins the adventure of a hungry brother and sister as they try to figure out whatand#8217;s for lunch. But thereand#8217;s nothing ordinary about the feast the siblings of Letter Lunch are cooking up. From letter-picking in their backyard to browsing through the alphabet at the local market, from an expedition through the woods and up a mountain to sharing their finds with friends, the two chefs and letter foragers set out to create a feast of consonants thatand#8217;s seasoned with both vowels and wit that keeps you turning the page. With its comic-style layout, Letter Lunch makes literal a love of language, food, and art. The wordless narrative shows how some letters can be found everywhere, while others require a bit of extra work to track down. An innovative approach to the alphabet and#151; and, not so incidentally, to preparing a meal, from grocery shopping to washing the dishes and#151; Letter Lunch will delight adults and children with its clever approach to what, at first glance, seems commonplace.
Review
The delightful paper-cut collage art, arranged in comic-book-style panels, has more than a bit of whimsy and a practical purpose, too... this offers a fun new way to think about words in all their deliciousness."
and#150;and#160;Booklist
"The comiclike layout provides emergent readers a clear path to understanding and young readers will quickly become absorbed in the story. Most libraries have numerous alphabet books, but this one takes readers on an exciting adventure while showcasing the letters and has a wide appeal."
and#150; School Library Journal
"An inventive boon for language teachers and others ... spells out delicious wordplay and appreciation."
- Kirkus Reviews
"An inventive wordless tale ... Gutiand#233;rrez lays the story out as if a comic, using panels and pacing everything just right."
and#150; Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
About the Author
Elisa Gutiand#233;rrez is a book designer and illustrator born and raised in Mexico City. Her book
Picturescape was shortlisted for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. Her graphic design has been recognized many times by the Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design. She lives in Vancouver.