Synopses & Reviews
A is for Acorn; B is for Bear; C is for Cloud. Celebrated paper artist Hannah Viano has created this beautiful alphabet book that will appeal to children as well as adults. The flora, fauna, and landscape elements in this book are found throughout North America, so readers around the country will connect with Viano’s gorgeous art and text that are both scientific and poetic.
Review
"The illustrations in B is for Bear are perfectly stunning…B is for Bear, and for book, beautiful and breathtaking!" Good Reads with Ronna
Review
"Viano interprets the letters with dramatic paper cuttings in a sophisticated, artistic style. Each page is bordered in black with stylized images that resemble poster art of the early 1900s, but they are crafted with a contemporary graphic style with striking results....While adults are more likely to appreciate the artwork than children, the elegance of the images will leave an imprint with even very young listeners. Rate this book with an A and an O for awesome and outstanding."
Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
About the Author
A childhood spent among sailors and fishermen on the rocky Maine coast gave Hannah Viano an early introduction to the wonders of coastal flora and fauna. A decade as an outdoor educator, with teaching and adventures from Ketchikan to Cape Horn, added the joy of sharing her knowledge and sense of place with others. Now, as an artist and illustrator living in Seattle, she strives to mix natural history and art together in accessible ways, through public art projects, education, and site-specific installations. She received a 2012 Seattle CityArtist grant, and continues to show her work around the Northwest and beyond. The author lives in Seattle, WA.