The Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) [Hardcover]

Jerry Pallotta (Author), Leslie Evans (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books

Roses are red, violets are blue . . . and they're only two of the flowers in this book of bright colors and delightful information. Young readers will be fascinated to find out what flowers can be used to make a doll, which flower flavors tea, and which flower farmers feed to chickens.

Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Leslie Evans have collaborated to produce a stunning bouquet of words and pictures about the world of flowers-one of natures most beautiful gifts.

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About the Author

Jerry Pallotta
Author
Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

Jerry frequently visits elementary schools and libraries across the country to encourage children by teaching them how to create their own alphabet books. A dynamic speaker, he also gives lectures at universities and conferences to promote reading and writing. Jerry's books appeal to children of all ages because of the beautiful illustrations, witty text, and accurate descriptions found in all his work.

Jerry lives in Massachusetts with his wife and four children.

Illustrator: Leslie Evans

Leslie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Graduating with a B.F.A. in printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design, Leslie soon became a designer for the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth. Leslie has worked as a designer and freelance illustrator for years. She drew on her family as subjects for many of the borders in The Flower Alphabet Book.In addition to her art, Leslie enjoys printing books and broadsides at her letterpress studio in Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (November 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881064599
• ISBN-13: 978-0881064599
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 10.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous pictures & charming text!, June 6, 2001

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Rebecca Brown "rebeccasreads" (Clallam Bay, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Hardcover)

Roses are red, violets are blue & they're only two of the flowers in this bright & informative amaryllis to zinnia alphabet book for young readers.

With Leslie Evans' gorgeous & inspiring artwork of the flowers & clues to Jerry Pallotta's text, we are seamlessly taught our letters & come away with not only what each letter means, we also are inspired to connect ideas portrayed throughout the pictures.

There is even an Artist's Notes page on which is given details of the histories given to each plant; useful & curious trivia that completes this perfect bouquet of learning. Very well done - a delight to both my eyes & my mind!

5.0 out of 5 stars The FLOWER Alphabet Book, May 12, 2011

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This review is from: The Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Hardcover)

As a long distance grandparent, I use every opportunity I can to bond with my Granddaughter. On a recent trip to visit, I experienced her newly found love of "all things flowers". So, I recently purchased this book and it immediately went to the top of her "favorite" list. She has just about memorized every flower in the book and has become quite proficient at identifying them in gardens. I hope this has set the foundation for a hobby we can share for years to come.

5.0 out of 5 stars Geat book for all ages!, April 8, 2011

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This review is from: The Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Paperback)

I got two of these books, one for each set of grandkids. First saw it at the Ringling Museum of Art in one of their exhibitions. But couldn't find it in their gift shop. So ordered it through Amazon. The pictures, the words, all of it a delight.