The Letters Are Lost! [Paperback]

Lisa Campbell Ernst (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Once upon a time, all the letters of the alphabet were together. But now they're lost! One showed up in the Bath. There was one under a Hat, another one on a Quilt, and even one in the Sandbox. Where are the rest? Readers will delight in finding out in this vibrant, charming introduction to the alphabet. "Inviting and stimulating." — Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW called this ABC primer featuring wooden alphabet blocks "inviting and stimulating." Ages 2-6.
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From Booklist

Ages 3^-6. Ernst, the author of such ebullient favorites as Zinnia and Dot (1992), here offers an alphabet book that is just right for its target audience. The premise is that the wooden blocks, with one letter to a block, were once together in their box. But now they've all gone astray. Where are they? Well, the A is in an airplane, the B has tumbled into the bath, and the L has landed in a pile of leaves. Each block is prominently featured in the framed paintings that show simple shapes and situations, which are, for the most part, easily identifiable to young ones. Although there is nothing especially groundbreaking about her book, Ernst gets high marks for having everything just right: the colors, the size, the appeal. At the book's conclusion, the blocks are back together but "not for long. Soon they will disappear again. Can you guess where they might go?" An open invitation to have children make up their own scenarios while learning their letters. Fun! Ilene Cooper --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014055663X
• ISBN-13: 978-0140556636
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #666,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ABC book, October 12, 2011

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This review is from: The Letters Are Lost! (Paperback)

great ABC book...great pictures. For an ABC book, there's actually a little story/plot. The end of the book lends itself to an activity for kids to create their own book and think about where the letters could end up. you can buy an inexpensive plastic photo album at the dollar store or arts & crafts store and take pictures of where you think the different letters ended up to create your own "letters are lost" book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for alphabets, July 23, 2011

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This review is from: The Letters Are Lost! (Paperback)

This was on my daughters summer reading list for preschool. Its a nice book that has them think and learn all about the alphabet.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Letters Are Lost!, December 31, 2010

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I was happy with the condition of the book. I put it with the new blocks. I am looking forward to playing and teaching the ABC's.