Books in Letter Books series

After talking with her friend Emily, six-year-old Jessica isn't sure she believes in Santa Claus, until her correspondence with the North Pole brings her letters from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Jingles the elf, and even one of the reindeer that young readers are invited to remove from the envelopes and read.Jessica isn't sure she believes in Santa Claus until she receives letters from Santa, Mrs. Claus, an elf, and a reindeer that young readers may remove from the envelopes and read

Sometimes, it is the hero that needs saving the most.Chace, a teenage orphan with the power to see the future, saves people anonymously by leaving them a letter to find in their moment of crisis. When his friends are in danger, he is there. He saves them but cannot predict the consequences. He can see their future, but he cannot see his own.He is interrupted while writing to save his best friend, Sarah. With an incomplete letter, her rescue feels equally incomplete inside. She cannot rest until she speaks to him, the one person who helped her want to go on living. Unable to see him right beside her, she goes public to try to find her anonymous hero.The story captivates a nation as the hundreds whose lives Chace has already touched begin to come forward with their letters. Unable to hide his identity any longer, those closest to him learn the truth one by one. But he has another secret, one that threatens not only his anonymous heroics, but could even end his life. Will Chace disappear quietly into the night, or will he be adopted by a city that knows him only as “Letters?”

In Letters, the art and poetry of the English alphabet comes alive through rhythm and rhyme in philosophically charged verse.Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the English alphabet explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist’s eye and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith… Twenty-six letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome.Any lover of language, the graphic arts or verse will revel in the artwork and lyrical poetry. Letters is great for children and adults alike as it personifies each letter of the alphabet through philosophical poems and modern artwork... each poem giving life to a letter through a different theme. As a visual and literary work of art, Letters is a fabulous coffee table conversation piece. Perfect for a quick pick up... just flip to a random page and discover something special anytime.The quotable alphabet book: “The Lime Launched the First Attack!” “The idea, like a chill, catching... Endlessly in an E etch-a-sketching.” “Self reflection in dual direction... What will you find upon inspection?” “With sudden laughter, or intense sigh, An L will come to mind awry.” “Pure of heart, “we are P,” they said.” “Unbending and unbeatable, uncompromising U led A revolution to unite alphabet’s understanding For all who would learn, U are outstanding!” Best to read aloud to your children or listen to the included CD (read by the animated and captivating William Andrew Brand) for a more imersive experience. ~ A portion of the profits made by Letters goes to toward FirstBook, a non-profit organization that puts books in the hands of children in need. ABC... the art and poetry of the English alphabet explained in a philosophical verse of rhythm and rhyme. Much can be learned about a people by the language they use, but what can be said of the letters of that language? This playful treatise on the alphabet of English explores the art and philosophy of some letters as they gained form in one artist's eye (and expression in the language of a wondering wordsmith). Art, Caffeine and Kismet This book is dedicated to destiny, the suggestion of serendipity, to the gods of chance, the happy help of happenstance, the fortune of fate and the likelihood of luck, a house seen, a coffee shop greeting, began an alliance between artists intent on caffeine induced creations. An artist’s adventure into the alphabet led a man of letters to seek their soul, but how could we know of the words that would grow from such inscriptions all aglow? 26 letters called out for a home and found one in the words of this tiny tome. With dedicated thought and verse, "Letters" is an excellent meeting of the two mediums, highly recommended. -- Midwest Book Review 5.0 out of 5 stars Art + Alphabet = Collectible This is one of the most interesting alphabet books I've seen…teases that teach you how to "see" the letters lost in a forest of colors. easily be a collectible. -- Jo Ann Hakola

Sometimes, it is the hero that needs saving the most.Chace, a teenage orphan with the power to see the future, saves people anonymously by leaving them a letter to find in their moment of crisis. When his friends are in danger, he is there. He saves them but cannot predict the consequences. He can see their future, but he cannot see his own.He is interrupted while writing to save his best friend, Sarah. With an incomplete letter, her rescue feels equally incomplete inside. She cannot rest until she speaks to him, the one person who helped her want to go on living. Unable to see him right beside her, she goes public to try to find her anonymous hero.The story captivates a nation as the hundreds whose lives Chace has already touched begin to come forward with their letters. Unable to hide his identity any longer, those closest to him learn the truth one by one. But he has another secret, one that threatens not only his anonymous heroics, but could even end his life. Will Chace disappear quietly into the night, or will he be adopted by a city that knows him only as "Letters?"