Alphathoughts Paperback by Lee Bennett Hopkins; Illustrated by Marla Baggetta

Product Details

• Publisher: Wordsong (2015-03-03)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781620917923
• Item Weight: 164.43 grams
• Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.56 x 0.14 cm

This clever collection of poems offers a word for each of the twenty–six letters— E for elevator, I for igloo, S for science—followed by a brief, playful definition. The subject of the poems are wide–ranging, and young readers will enjoy discovering the word or words in each poem that start with the featured letter.

About the Author

Lee Bennett Hopkins was a poet and anthologist who was honored with the Christopher Award, the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. 

Marla Baggetta is a fine artist and free-lance illustrator whose work has appeared in art galleries, books, advertising, and magazines. She lives in West Linn, Oregon.