A is for Alaska: Written by Kids for Kids

by Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska, Michelle McCann (Editor)

Overview

This state ABC book for children features brilliant color photographs; each lively page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska’s beauty and culture. For each letter, a short poem describes the pictured word. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest throughout countless readings.
The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska is to empower and inspire the diverse youth of Alaska to reach their full potential by offering them hope, opportunity, and a safe environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941821411
Publisher:	Pruett Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/13/2015
Series:	See-My-State Alphabet Series
Edition description:	New
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	447,584
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Written by children participating in the Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska. A donation will be made to the organization, and each contributing child is credited in the book for their work.

Read an Excerpt

L is for Lake
Three million lakes, great for fishing and swimming,
They’re also good runways, for planes, water-skimming.

M is for Mosquito
Our giant mosquitoes love to buzz in people’s ears.
The unofficial state bird’s been “bugging” us for years.

N is for Northern Lights
The aurora borealis is colorful and bright.
You can see it in Alaska, but only at night.

O is for Otter
They float on their backs and eat lots of clams,
But did you know sea otters sometimes hold hands?

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"I can't believe I'm a famous poet. I bet someone's going to ask me for an autograph."
—Brianna Burgos, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS

"My favorite part was learning words about Texas and trying to make them rhyme."
—John Gomez, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS

"I'm so proud to have my poems in a book. I will remember this forever." —Sebastian Lopez, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS

"Writing these poems showed me that Texas and poetry are AWESOME." —Ernest Manzo, age 9, author T IS FOR TEXAS

“Developing T is for Texas was such an enriching experience for our youth. They were able to not only learn more about their home state, but also learn about poetry and the creative process. Our members are so excited to have a book that they can share with their families; and we are excited to share their ingenuity with our supporters."
—Daphne Barlow Stigliano, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth

Editorial Reviews

Few things are sweeter than a child’s early poems: simple, touching, and at times more insightful than expected. And since children often know best how to capture the interest and imagination of other children, an educational picture book filled with kids’ poems just might bring rote learning to life. Such is the case with C IS FOR COLORADO.” —Diane Gardner, ForeWord Review, 2012

From the Publisher