Eating the Alphabet
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert is a vibrant word book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1996. This first edition features 34 pages and is designed for young readers, showcasing a variety of fruits and vegetables from around the world. The book includes both upper- and lowercase letters, making it suitable for preschoolers who are just beginning to learn language.
Readers will discover a colorful array of foods such as Indian corn, jalapeno, and kumquat, presented through Ehlert’s lively watercolors and bold, easy-to-read text. The book also includes a detailed glossary at the end, providing pronunciation, botanical information, and historical context for each plant, along with small watercolor illustrations. This engaging format encourages exploration of concepts related to cooking, gardening, and nutrition, making it a delightful resource for parents and children alike.
Official synopsis Publisher
A vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language.
Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert’s lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly appealing and accessible book for parents and children to devour.
At the end of the book, Ehlert provides a detailed glossary that includes pronunciation, botanical information, the origin and history of the particular plant and occasional mythological references, with a small watercolor picture to remind the reader of what the plant looks like.
Apple to Zucchini,
come take a look.
Start eating your way
through this alphabet book.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Eating the Alphabet” about?
Who is the author of “Eating the Alphabet”?
When was “Eating the Alphabet” published?
What is the ISBN for “Eating the Alphabet”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
