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Alpha by Isabelle Arsenault (2015, Picture Book)

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Author: Isabelle Arsenault ISBN-13: 9780763678524 Grade To: Third Grade Format: Picture Book Item Width: 9.2 in Item Weight: 15.5 Oz brand: Candlewick Press Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction Book Title: Alpha Topic: Readers / Beginner, History / Military & Wars, Art / General, concepts / Alphabet Language: English LCCN: 2014-951397 Synopsis: Discover the NATO phonetic alphabet--and find layers of connection in every letter--in a stunning abecedarian from celebrated artist Isabelle Arsenault. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . . Since 1956, whenever time and clarity are of the essence, everyone from firefighters to air traffic controllers has spelled out messages using the NATO phonetic alphabet. Now, with equal precision--infused with a singular wit and whimsy--award-winning author-illustrator Isabelle Arsenault interprets this internationally recognized code and makes it her own. From the elegant Tango to the enigmatic Echo, from the humorous Kilo to the haunting Romeo and Juliet, the striking art in this remarkable ABC book elicits laughter and curiosity, calls up endless associations, and will draw the viewer back again and again. Reviews: For kids who may have heard the letters used in movies or on TV, learning this code alphabet could turn into a game. -Kirkus Reviews, For kids who may have heard the letters used in movies or on TV, learning this code alphabet could turn into a game. -Kirkus Reviews Fine artwork and design sense give this creation quiet allure. -Publishers Weekly, For kids who may have heard the letters used in movies or on TV, learning this code alphabet could turn into a game. --Kirkus Reviews Fine artwork and design sense give this creation quiet allure. --Publishers Weekly ...beautifully designed and lovingly illustrated in Arsenault's signature retro style..." --School Library Journal Alpha is a smart, nice-looking, and useful take on the classic children's abecedarian. --Words on the Word (blog) This would be an engaging selection for a teacher or librarian to share with intermediate grade students in a whole-group setting. --School Library Connection Dewey Decimal: 428.1 Dewey Edition: 23 LC Classification Number: PE1155.A76 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Pages ISBN-10: 076367852X Item Length: 9.2 in Item Height: 0.4 in gtin13: 9780763678524 Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Publication Year: 2015 Publisher: Candlewick Press Illustrator: Yes, Arsenault, Isabelle Grade From: Kindergarten

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