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A Is for Atom

A Midcentury Alphabet
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A Is for Atom: A Midcentury Alphabet by Greg Paprocki is a charming board book that introduces toddlers to the ABCs through the lens of mid-20th century history. Each letter is paired with a cultural concept from the era, such as D is for drive-in, R is for rock-n-roll, and S is for satellite, accompanied by Paprocki's engaging illustrations.
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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!

Series: Alphabet Primers

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    Learn with your toddler from A to Z all about bedtime. This soothing collection of bedtime words and illustrations is chock-full of things that toddlers will recognise as part of their nightly routine. Little ones will enjoy seeing drowsy Dad nodding off in front of the TV or getting cosy with blankies and a big pillow while grandpa reads a...
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  • A Is for Atom
    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...
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  • B Is for Boo
    Introduce your brilliant baby to the ABCs with this illustrated primer about Halloween.Greg Paprocki’s popular retro-style series of sturdy board book alphabet primers expands to introduce brilliant babies and toddlers to one of the most popular holidays on the calendar: Halloween. Just as other books in this series make learning history fun and engaging for children, this volume will fuel...
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  • C Is for Castle
    Here’s a fun way to introduce your brilliant babies to the ABCs while they learn what life was like hundreds of years ago in medieval times.Noble knights, regal queens, and comical jesters all populate artist Greg Paprocki’s wonderfully retro-looking illustrations. This book is guaranteed to enthrall your toddlers as they thrill to the excitement of fire-breathing dragons, ugly ogres, mystical...
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  • S Is for Santa
    From the creators of BabyLit, a Christmas board book for infants and toddlers, to evoke the wonder of Christmas.A collection of twenty-six illustrations featuring colorful Christmas-themed concepts sure to evoke a sense of wonderment for toddlers and nostalgia for parents, including Christmas carolers, kids playing in the snow, toys piled high under the tree, sparkling decorations and lights, flying reindeer,...
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  • S Is for School
    An ABC primer that introduces your brilliant baby to what to expect when they’re ready to go to school.Lots of kids look forward to going back to school each fall. This collection of 26 illustrations featuring words from A to Z will introduce toddlers to what all the fuss is about in a unique and engaging way. Included are artist...
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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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