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A Is for Atom
A Midcentury Alphabet
Series: Alphabet Primers
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This delightful alphabet primer is perfect for toddlers and young children, as well as parents seeking an educational and nostalgic way to teach ABCs enriched with historical context from the midcentury era.
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Presents the letters of the alphabet with elements from the nineteen-fifties representing each letter, from A for atom and D for drive-in to H for hot rod and R for rock-n-roll.
From the creators of BabyLit(R), open a window on history while teaching toddlers the ABCs . . .
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From the creators of BabyLit®, open a window on history while teaching toddlers the ABCs . . .
Teach brilliant babies about history and their ABCs with Greg Paprocki’s A Is for Atom: A Midcentury Alphabet. Twenty-six midcentury concepts paired with Greg Paprocki’s adorable illustrations include “D is for drive-in,” “R is for rock-n-roll,” and “S is for satellite.” Babies will love this board book’s engaging art, and parents will enjoy its slice of history with this primer’s midcentury theme. Collect all six of Greg Paprocki’s alphabet history primers!
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781423644262
Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Format: Board book
Date Published: 16 August 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: BabyLit
Illustration: 4-color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
- Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 162.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 347g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, as well as The Big Book of Superheroes for Gibbs Smith. He began his career as an advertising art director after studying fine art and graphic design at the University of Nebraska.
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