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Alphabet Boats Kindle Edition
Samantha R. Vamos (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
Discover twenty-six types of vessels, from the more common--canoe and motorboat--to the unusual--umiak and Q-boat. Just like in Alphabet Trucks and Alphabet Trains, colorful art includes the letters of the alphabet hidden (and not-so-hidden) in supporting roles in the illustrations. The text features familiar as well as unusual boats from around the world, packing in tons of instant kid appeal, and upper and lowercase letters are integrated into the action of the art rather than solely in the typography. Back matter includes age-appropriate facts about each featured boat.
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measureAD560L
- PublisherCharlesbridge
- Publication dateApril 17, 2018
- ISBN-13978-1580897310
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—Kirkus Reviews
Rhyming text and digital illustrations capture watertight conveyances of all shapes and sizes in this cheerful alphabet book. One to two sentences are spent on each letter of the alphabet all while describing a special type of boat. “K is for kayak, long and narrow to move faster. L is for lifeboat—rescue in case of disaster.” An uncomplicated rhyme scheme helps the story become a read-aloud and encourages young readers to try some of the harder words like moor or shoal. Delightful digital illustrations showcase the letter in various uppercase and lowercase forms throughout each page, and children will delight in finding the letters on each page. VERDICT A first purchase for libraries looking to expand their ABC or transportation shelves.–School Library Journal
About the Author
For many years Ryan O'Rourke's illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Grab the oars.
Chart a course to distant shores.
Cast off!
Set sail!
Splash!
Alphabet boats. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product details
- ASIN : B0776K92DH
- Publisher : Charlesbridge (April 17, 2018)
- Publication date : April 17, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 10950 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Not enabled
- Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Not Enabled
- Print length : 32 pages
- Lending : Not Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,023,405 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #247 in Baby & Toddler Poetry Books
- #272 in Children's Boats & Ships Books (Kindle Store)
- #394 in Baby & Toddler Alphabet Books
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Samantha is the author of six children's picture books: "THE PIÑATA THAT THE FARM MAIDEN HUNG" (Charlesbridge, 2019, Sebastià Serra), "ALPHABET BOATS" (2018), "ALPHABET TRAINS" (2015), "ALPHABET TRUCKS" (2013, Ryan O'Rourke), "THE CAZUELA THAT THE FARM MAIDEN STIRRED" (2011, Rafael López), and "BEFORE YOU WERE HERE, MI AMOR" (Viking, 2009, Santiago Cohen). Samantha lives and writes in the Bay Area. Visit http://www.samanthavamos.com to learn more.
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This book exceeded my expectations of an ABC book, especially in the use of technical vocabulary of boats and more. I definitely learned a lot about boats and their functional parts. While certain parts may become complex for readers who are not into boats, the text includes short phrases so that readers get small doses and remain engaged in the alphabet. A glossary is included in the back to expand on each boat’s description and use. Overall, this book is a great addition, as it invites readers to a new, and maybe familiar, world especially if they live near a body of water.