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A is for Art: A is for Art
Contributor(s): Johnson, Stephen T. (Author)

ISBN: 0689863012 ISBN-13: 9780689863011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: September 2008
Annotation: "A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet" is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson's abstract art forges connections between words, objects, and ideas.

Can you find the hidden letters? Look closely and you will see a letter "C" made of colorful candy, a letter "H" hidden in a hook, and an "S" in a soft shadow. From A to Z, each stunning, original work of art will stimulate the imagination and creativity of children and adults alike.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities - Puzzles

Dewey: 709.2

LCCN: 2007030224

Age Level: 5-9

Grade Level: Kindergarten-4

Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.1" W x 12.1" L (1.25 lbs) 40 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/21/2008 pg. 159
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2008 pg. 884
School Library Journal 09/01/2008 pg. 204
New York Times Book Review 11/09/2008 pg. 22
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2009 pg. 25
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 166 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

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Publisher Description:
A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson's abstract art forges connections between words, objects, and ideas.

Can you find the hidden letters? Look closely and you will see a letter C made of colorful candy, a letter H hidden in a hook, and an S in a soft shadow. From A to Z, each stunning, original work of art will stimulate the imagination and creativity of children and adults alike.

Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Stephen T.: - Stephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children's books as My Little Red Toolbox, a Publishers Weekly bestseller; My Little Blue Robot, a Newsweek Holiday pick; A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet, an ALA Notable and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York, the Universal Metro Station in Los Angeles, California, and Love Field Airport in Dallas, Texas. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas. Please visit him at StephenTJohnson.com.

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