Me! Me! ABC [Hardcover]

Harriet Ziefert (Author), Ingri Von Bergen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2006 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A group of demanding dolls act out an ABC of action words.

Buckle me!
Dance with me!
Follow me!
Kiss me!

This unique set of big-eyed, handmade, vinyl characters animate an action alphabet. Follow all seven characters in a variety of activities from A to Z. A one-of-a-kind alphabet book for kids of all ages!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Harriet Ziefert bought several Ingri dolls when she was visiting her new grandchild in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She soon discovered that Ingri lived there, too, and a book was born.

Ingri Von Bergen runs a toy company in New York called house of ingri . She likes to create her own dolls because they make her happy. She hopes they will make other people happy too.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Blue Apple Books (April 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593541465
• ISBN-13: 978-1593541460
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,685,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Harriet Ziefert was born in New Jersey. She grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University. "About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year. Ziefert's picture book A New Coat for Anna is about a girl in a bombed-out European city during the months just after World War II. Anna has outgrown her old coat, and her mother trades her few surviving treasures--a watch, a lamp, a necklace, and a porcelain teapot--in order to obtain wool and have it spun, woven, and finally sewn into a fine red coat for Anna. A Horn Book Magazine reviewer stated, "the simple text, based on a true story, carries the narrative along effectively." The book, which was illustrated by Anita Lobel, was chosen as one of ten books to be read aloud by former First Lady Barbara Bush as part of a program promoting reading. Ziefert was invited to the White House for the occasion. The reason Ziefert began writing easy-to-read books was that she felt "they were getting too hard for kids to read in the first grade." She says that she wrote easy-to-read books with seventy-five or fewer words, even ones with fifty or fewer words, "to see how much of a story" she could produce with that limit. She enjoyed the challenge, and cites her book Sleepy Dog as an example. "Sleepy Dog is the most successful book I've ever done, in terms of number of books sold." She's also been working on a developmental program with publisher Dorling Kindersley, made up of books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Her book Pete's Chicken, which was illustrated by Laura Rader, was reviewed in the New York Times Book Review as "a simple, sweet 'Song of Myself' for children . . . [which] applauds the specialness of every child as it reminds parents of the healing power of just being there for children." Among her other books is a series of easy-to-read books, such as Trip Day and Worm Day, about an inventive science teacher and his rambunctious class of students. Ziefert's book Let's Get a Pet was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children by a joint committee of the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council. . Ms. Ziefert lives in Maplewood, New Jersey and Lincoln, Massachusetts. She has two adult sons.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars love it!, June 6, 2009

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A. Koonce - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Me! Me! ABC (Paperback)

My one year old daughter loves this book. I was a little unsure of it at first, but she adores it and always had. I got it as a gift at a shower and began reading it to her when she was a newborn. By the time she could reach out for books she would always pick this one. I don't know what it is about those characters, but she could read it all day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from www.firrkids.com, November 21, 2008

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www.firrkids.com - See all my reviews

This review is from: Me! Me! ABC (Paperback)

This is one instance where you really can judge a book by the cover. If you find the creatures portrayed on the cover quirky and adorable - you are certain to fall in love with the inside! Each doll is lovingly hand created by toy maker Ingri Von Bergen, designed to capture your attention.

These unusual little guys presenting their demands for each letter makes for a terrifically fun alphabet book! Follow me. Jump with me. Love me. It's really a clever concept and a great departure from the traditional alphabet books that we're used to seeing. Simple backgrounds keep the focus directed right on the funky Ingri dolls.

There are only eight different creatures featured, but it seems like more due to the varied poses and costume changes. A glossary in the back gives a description on each personality. Bright colors and simple text make this an ideal alphabet book for any young child. No run of the mill book here - this one makes the alphabet seem new again!

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Apple Books - Always Wonderful, August 7, 2008

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K. Johnson "Wordy Diva" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Me! Me! ABC (Hardcover)

This is another great book by Blue Apple. Ziefert is one of my favorite children's book authors. This is a sweet book with lovely language and a unique concept. It is a favorite in our house.