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If Rocks Could Sing: A Discovered Alphabet Hardcover – May 24, 2011

by Leslie McGuirk (Author, Preface)

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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.

Reading age

3 - 7 years
Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 2
Lexile measure

NP
Dimensions

8.25 x 0.36 x 9.38 inches
Publisher

Tricycle Press
Publication date

May 24, 2011
ISBN-10

1582463700
ISBN-13

978-1582463704
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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tricycle Press; Illustrated edition (May 24, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582463700
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582463704
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.36 x 9.38 inches

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- #75 in Children's Rock & Mineral Books
- #454 in Children's Alphabet Books
- #2,948 in Children's Arts, Music & Photography Books (Books)

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As a child McGuirk was told repeatedly by adults and teachers that she had no talent as an artist. Despite the negativity, and with no training in art, she began selling whimsical T-shirts out of the back of her car and eventually became a famous designer in Japan, and an author and illustrator of over 20 children’s picture books which have sold over two million copies worldwide. She credits an astrologer, she went to at age 19, for putting her on her true path as a writer and illustrator. McGuirk believes being untrained and "wrong" has been the number one reason for her creative success, and knows that taking an awkward and intuitive path can lead to tremendous personal and creative success.

Her first adult book comes out in September 2016 with Harper Elixir, an imprint of Harper Collins entitled The Power of Mercury. This book helps people understand what astrology is really meant to do (which is not to be a fortune telling devise) but rather an amazing tool to help understand our internal wiring.

McGuirk has been studying astrology for over 30 years. She teaches regularly at Rancho La Puerta spa, in Tecate Mexico, as well as many other high-end spas, and resorts. In the corporate world, she has been a popular keynote speaker on the topic of creative inspiration.

www.lesliemcguirk.com

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Dr. Robin Bentel

MOTHER NATURE CAN BE PLAYFUL!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2021

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FOR YEARS a collector of nature formed heart rocks, this book caught my eye. Time to branch out to see so many other forms - even those which spell out GOOD CHEER! BRAVO Mama Nature!! And to this Author's sweet heart and sharp eye for putting together that which deserves being put into a book for all ages to see and enjoy! Another way to invite my four year old Granddaughter learning to read! Thank you. Dr Robin Bentel, Marin County

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2013

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This book is a great way to creatively teach and reinforce alphabet skills in young students. I only wish that the author could have chosen something different, almost anything else really, for letter "G". This page uses rocks that look like ghosted and they are on a black backdrop. One of them is truly scary for young kids and I had to improvise for that page, using "Gone. Letter G for gone. The page is gone!" It works, but I would love to have seen "grapes," "goldfish," "gumdrop." I can't imagine these would have been hard to find in rock form. Otherwise, wonderful book!

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Cherine B. Schofield

A TRIPLE CROWN WINNER!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 30, 2013

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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.

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Donna D

Rocks are Singing and Smiling along with everyone who reads this book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 12, 2011

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Leslie McGuirk has once again created a book that brings joy and wonder into the hearts of children and adults. Leslie has a unique ability to educate children and inspire adults at the same time. She beautifully and playfully points to nature as a teacher and partner in living life to the fullest. Nature seems to agree and welcomes Leslie's efforts to find the magic in everyday experiences that are so often overlooked. Those that read this book, will find greater joy in sharing precious time with children seeing, looking, listening and experiencing the wonders in everyday experiences. Leslie has created a meaningful and important book- The rocks are singing because hopefully our world will reconnect with nature and one another in a meaningful way- building better bonds that will last a lifetime.

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Susan L. Vermilya

A unique book for all ages

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2012

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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. When I handed the book to my son, who is 37 years old, I said that the author had spent years collecting rocks that looked like letters, enough for the whole alphabet. He, too, was amazed and said "I bet she shaped some of these herself." No, she really did collect these shapes from nature, and also the rock objects that have beginning letters, such as a "potato" for the letter "p". Certainly a book for all ages! Lots of visual fun!

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KIDTEACH

Simply Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 27, 2011

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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! Everyone (including adults) are amazed at the unique approach to "illustrating" the alphabet. The kids find it hard to believe that these rocks haven't been carved, polished or "glued together" to make not only the letters, but the items to represent the letter. I don't know if I can be considered for the Caldecott Medal since it doesn't deal with illustrations, but it definitely needs to be recognized many times over!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 24, 2012

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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. The stones are in the shape of letters and for each, something that starts with that letter.
We live near Lake Michigan and spend a lot of time collecting very similar looking stones. I bought this book for my four children, ages 7 and under, so they could be inspired in their own rock collecting and so that I could display it in my youngest son's lake/beach-theamed nursery.
This book is beautifully done, and I would highly recommend.

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mkmcq

A great addition to your library

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2017

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This book is a "must have" for every child's library. It's very creative and my kids love how the rocks are natural and we're found along the beach, one of their favorite places to be. I give it as a gift to friends when they have a baby and they always comment on how unique it is.

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erika

Great for lessons

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 23, 2019

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Good read aloud

C. Frazer

It's a fun book and enjoyable to read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 30, 2018

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It's a fun book and enjoyable to read, but some of the letter shapes are difficult for the little one to understand.

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Pat Riehl

This book rocks!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 8, 2013

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What a fun and creative way to familiarize young children with the alphabet! Adults, too, will love the amazing stone shapes the author found for each letter! Can't believe she was able to find such amazing stones! Just a fun book!

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Theresa English

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 8, 2016

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 3, 2018

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great book, use it lots in projects with school groups

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