Alphabet Snakes: Around the World
Grant Maxwell, Susan Edwards
Paperback
(Persistent Press, Aug. 6, 2016)
Alphabet Snakes teaches children the alphabet while introducing them to stories and myths of serpents from around the world. From Eve and Thor to Quetzalcoatl and Medusa, readers are carried along by the clever rhymes and beautiful illustrations from Ancient Egypt to an American snake farm, from the depths of the oceans to the heavenly heights, and through the cultural and religious traditions of India, Haiti, Europe, Africa, China, the Middle East, and the Americas. A book for children who are curious about other places and other times, Alphabet Snakes is a fun and informative addition to any family's collection.