Amazing rocks, found on a stretch of beach near the author's home, comprise this unique alphabet book. A is for Addition, and there are rocks in the shape of real numbers, too. B is for Bird, and there is a bird rock on a nest with an egg. G is for Ghosts, and there is a host of rocks that look like ghosts! Children and adults alike will pore over these fascinating rocks, and will be inspired collect their own.
If Rocks Could Sing: A Discovered Alphabet
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Review, The Wall Street Journal, June 11, 2011
"There is as much wit here as there is potential pedagogy: The rock that is used to show "O is for ouch!" looks as though it is shouting and wincing at the same time; the slab of "toast" used to illustrate the letter T so nearly resembles whole-grain bread that you can imagine yourself biting into it."
Review, School Library Journal, May 1, 2011
"Sure to spark imaginative rock-finding hunts and found-object art projects, this quirky title will earn its place in any picture-book collection."
Review, Booklist, May 1, 2011
"With clean page design, restrained use of color, and minimal text, this intriguing book showcases the rocks themselves and may inspire children to discover their own found art."
Review, Kirkus Reviews, April 15, 2011:
"Begs to be pored over again and again."
Review, Publisher's Weekly, March 14, 2011:
"It's an unusual labor of love that may have kids checking the ground for familiar shapes."
About the Author
LESLIE MCGUIRK says that when she was a child she wanted to be a game warden in Africa. Instead, she grew up to become an author and illustrator whose favorite topic is the animals she loves so much.
Leslie is the author-illustrator of many children's books, including the Tucker the Dog books, Pip the Penguin, and Wiggens Learns His Manners at the Four Seasons.
Leslie is the author-illustrator of many children's books, including the Tucker the Dog books, Pip the Penguin, and Wiggens Learns His Manners at the Four Seasons.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By CarolH
Format:Hardcover
If rocks could sing, they would be warbling "Buy this book!" A wonderful, whimsical look at the alphabet through Mother Nature's eyes and Leslie McGuirk's creative process. Not just for children but for anyone who enjoys nature's ability to teach us if we are willing to look, listen and learn.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sarahb
Format:Hardcover
Leslie McGuirk sure does know how to discover things and show us how they are fun, playful and beautiful! I love the thought of reading this with my niece and then playing all kinds of games with her after where we could find shapes and make words and play together in a learning kind of way. Plus, the book is just so pretty the author has a phenomenal way of making rocks talk and sing. I would recommend this for all types of ages - from 3 months to 30 years. A perfect first book!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By jj
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A delightful, imaginative book that encourages everyone to stop and really look at the world around them. If rocks could, they would sing its praises! Leslie reveals the creative potential of these mundane objects that most of us step over and ignore. Take a walk after reading this amazing found-art book and discover the world of words and creatures you've been missing. Wonderful!
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for a nephew who collects unusually rocks that he finds at the beach. I thought it would show him how valuable a hobby it can be. Great book!
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been using this book to share my love of rocks. I go to city recreation centers, libraries, and schools with my "rocks that look like other things" and this book. We read the book; I give them rocks, and we all have a blast looking for what else is there besides the rock. Often the "grownups" have to be helped to see "the other things" by the younger people whose imaginations soar. If you want to see smiles, share this book. (If you want to see yawns, go to "Y is for yawn" and open wide while you're reading. It never fails.) If you buy this book, I'm sure you will wear it out; it's that good.
By Danielle
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A beautiful collection of a found alphabet that makes an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates the natural world and should a part of your own collection too!
By lunartoaster
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was the perfect birthday present for my mother, a lover of rocks and alphabet books. What fun! We saw it at our local library and had to order it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
If Rocks Could Sing
This book is amazing!!! It took ten years for the author to finish this book. All of the letters of the alphabet are formed from stones that she collected over this period of time. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jean Lepp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rock On!
My kids love rocks, love collecting rock, love painting rocks. Their whole love of rocks was intensified by a friendly neighbor who collects rocks shaped like letters and numbers. Read more
Published 11 months ago by carb101
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great alphabet book!
This is a very clever, very intriguing, alphabet book. Each letter is represented by a rock in the shape of said letter, and then the corresponding photographic-illustrations are... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
A unique book for all ages
This is such a unique and "fun to look at" book that I had to have my own copy. Of course, I realized that my grandchildren might find it interesting, too. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Susan L. Vermilya
5.0 out of 5 stars
We love this!
This book is truly a piece of art and unlike anything else. The author created this book showcasing stones she has collected over the years. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Anthony B. Welsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ooh-ing and aah-ing
The author of this book has collected rocks in the shape of the alphabet and objects for each letter for over ten years. This book is the result. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Debnance at Readerbuzz
5.0 out of 5 stars
INK - A - DINK - A - DOO - CREDIBLE!!!
THIS BOOK TRULY ROCKED MY WORLD with it's wild originality and genuinely imaginative artful creativity! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dash Riprock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Amazing!
I am a school librarian and am always looking for innovative new books to draw my kids in. This book has got to be one of the all time best for doing so! Read more
Published 22 months ago by KIDTEACH
