A collection of twenty-six short poems pondering what the world would be like if any letters of the alphabet should disappear.
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"In this book, wordplay is more fun than swordplay."-Time Magazine"This original and delightful new alphabet book should appeal not only to children but to everyone who loves words."-Alison Lurie
RICHARD WILBUR, one of America's most beloved poets, has served as poet laureate of the United States. He has received the National Book Award, two Pulitzer Prizes, the National Arts Club medal of honor for literature, and a number of translation prizes, including two Bollingen Prizes and two awards from PEN. David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belpre Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). A collection of twenty-six short poems pondering what the world would be like if any letters of the alphabet should disappear. Seller Inventory # 00096656048
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0152014705-11-6-29
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Diaz, David (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000959193
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Y01I-01466
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5314030-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 307929-6
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Diaz, David (illustrator). A collection of twenty-six short poems pondering what the world would be like if any letters of the alphabet should disappear. Seller Inventory # CIN0152014705G
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Diaz, David (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152014705I2N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Diaz, David (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152014705I4N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Diaz, David (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152014705I4N10