Synopses & Reviews
What would happen if the alphabet were to disappear?
"What if there were no letter A?
Cows would eat Hy instead of Hay.
What's Hy? It's an unheard of diet,
And cows are happy not to try it".
Richard Wilbur works his way through all twenty-six letters revealing the humorous consequences of a fading alphabet. The text is enhanced by Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Diaz's exuberant art. This delightful book will appeal alphabet lovers of all ages.
Review
star and#8220;Delightful...A winner that belongs in every library.and#8221;and#8212;
School Library Journal (starred review)
star and#8220;Inventively witty.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
and#8220;In this book, wordplay is more fun than swordplay.and#8221;and#8212;Time Magazine
and#8220;This original and delightful new alphabet book should appeal not only to children but to everyone who loves words.and#8221;and#8212;Alison Lurie
Synopsis
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur turns his sharp eye to the noble alphabet and imagines what life would be like without these twenty-six little--but powerful--letters. Packed with humor and subtle wit, the verse in this captivating picture book is splendidly matched by Caldecott Medal winner David Diazand#8217;s hilariously clever illustrations.
About the Author
RICHARD WILBUR, one of Americaand#8217;s most beloved poets, has served as poet laureate of the United States. He has received the National Book Award, two Pulitzer Prizes, the National Arts Club medal of honor for literature, and a number of translation prizes, including two Bollingen Prizes and two awards from PEN.
David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belprand#233;andnbsp;Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California.