A Is for Anemone : A First West Coast Alphabet

A Is for Anemone: A First West Coast Alphabet

$14.95


With crisp, luminous illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, and a simple rhythmic text, this sturdy board book introduces the alphabet using iconic imagery of the West Coast, creating a book that will be cherished by young readers and their families.

Starting with colourful sea anemones waving in the ocean current, and closing with a snoozing grizzly bear (Zzz), this board book supports both early literacy and children's awareness of the natural world.

Publishers Weekly described Vickers' previous collaboration with Robert Budd as a gorgeous glimpse of the distinctive landscapes and creatures of the Northwest, [that] will enchant residents and nonlocals alike.”


Prize(s): Short-listed Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award (2022), Winner Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal in the Alphabet/Counting category (2022) 

A Is for Anemone is a tactile knockout... [Vickers’] illustrations beautifully depict representations of the West Coast, but the art literally stands out—every page includes a softly embossed feature that often can't be seen until children run their fingers over the page. The texture is in the tentacles of jellyfish, the lines of pouring rain and a bird that is almost invisible to the eye... it's a touch sensation.”


Shelf Awareness

A is for Anemone offers a memorable introduction to West Coast language, culture and biodiversity all of which need to be protected.”


–Raina Deslisle, The Tyee and Hakai Magazine


Harbour Publishing
ISBN: 9781550179477
Board book
7.25 in x 5.0 in - 28 pp
Publication Date: 29/05/2021
BISAC Subject(s):: JNF013010-JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Alphabet,JNF038120-JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island / General,JNF037070-JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) 
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Description


With crisp, luminous illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, and a simple rhythmic text, this sturdy board book introduces the alphabet using iconic imagery of the West Coast, creating a book that will be cherished by young readers and their families.

Starting with colourful sea anemones waving in the ocean current, and closing with a snoozing grizzly bear (Zzz), this board book supports both early literacy and children's awareness of the natural world.

Publishers Weekly described Vickers' previous collaboration with Robert Budd as a gorgeous glimpse of the distinctive landscapes and creatures of the Northwest, [that] will enchant residents and nonlocals alike.”


Prize(s): Short-listed Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award (2022), Winner Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal in the Alphabet/Counting category (2022) 

A Is for Anemone is a tactile knockout... [Vickers’] illustrations beautifully depict representations of the West Coast, but the art literally stands out—every page includes a softly embossed feature that often can't be seen until children run their fingers over the page. The texture is in the tentacles of jellyfish, the lines of pouring rain and a bird that is almost invisible to the eye... it's a touch sensation.”


Shelf Awareness

A is for Anemone offers a memorable introduction to West Coast language, culture and biodiversity all of which need to be protected.”


–Raina Deslisle, The Tyee and Hakai Magazine

Details


Harbour Publishing
ISBN: 9781550179477
Board book
7.25 in x 5.0 in - 28 pp
Publication Date: 29/05/2021
BISAC Subject(s):: JNF013010-JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Alphabet,JNF038120-JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island / General,JNF037070-JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.) 
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