M Is For Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) [Hardcover]

Annie Appleford (Author), Michael G. Monroe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series

The first in our alphabet series, "M is for Mitten" explores the wonders of Michigan by using each letter of the alphabet-from "A is for Apple Blossom" to "Z is for (Detroit) Zoo." Get to know some of the Great Lakes State's geography, history, events, people, and accomplishments. Whether you are a Michigander or a guest, discover what makes the Great Lakes State such an enchanting place to be.

Editorial Reviews

Review

other than publication : "M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet is one of my Michigan favorites. It?s a creative and imaginative way to young children about the wonders of our state. It not only helps them learn the alphabet, but also instills, at an early age, pride in this place we call home. If you are a Michigan native, or if you have never visited out state, M is for Mitten will give you a sense of joy and awe about the Great Lakes State."
--Jennifer Granholm, Michigan Governor

About the Author

Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe began his career at a very young age. A self-taught painter, Michael spends his time meticulously honing his craft, often teaching himself many new and unique techniques to add to his paintings. Michael began his publishing career with Sleeping Bear Press in 1999 when both Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet were released. His knowledge and experience with landscapes and wildlife were a perfect match for Mitten, as well as subsequent state alphabet titles (S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet and L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet). Michael and his wife, Colleen, share a home in Brighton, Michigan, with their three children, twins Matthew and Natalie and John, born in May 2001.

Kathy-jo Wargin is the author of more than 30 books for children, including The Legend of Sleeping Bear. Her many awards include an IRA Children's Choice Award for The Legend of the Loon and an IRA Teacher's Choice Award for Win One for the Gipper. Kathy-jo lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886947732
• ISBN-13: 978-1886947733
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 11.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Children's Books > History > United States > State & Local
  • #59 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > United States

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written...beautifully illustrated!, October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: M Is For Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

We at Michigan Magazine television have had the extreme pleasure to visit with the illustrator, Michael Glenn Monroe, for an upcoming segment in regards to M is for Mitten and Buzzy the bumblebee and have found a wonderful dedication to collaborate with Annie Appleford and Kathy-jo Wargin in creating exciting illustrations that are bound to stimulate and encourage youngsters to learn the alphabet and more about our Great Lakes State!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful artwork! Destined to be a bestseller in Michigan., October 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: M Is For Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

There are three books in one. An ABC book in peotic verse; a factual book with information in the columns on each page and in the fact sheet at the end; plus a richly painted book of art by one of Michigan's best wildlife artists. A treasure for all ages.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Triple Threat!, June 22, 2000

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This review is from: M Is For Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

Amazing illustrations...great poetry...interesting facts. You'll find all three in this alphabet book about Michigan. Great to read aloud and great to read alone (again and again)....I highly recommend this book (and future books in the series) to all elementary school teachers. My second graders hurried to grab this book after I read it aloud. Unique and such a high-quality book! BUY IT!