{"product_id":"alphablock-an-abrams-block-book-9781419709364","title":"Alphablock","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C in \u003ci\u003eAlphablock\u003c\/i\u003e, a fun addition to the Abrams Block Book series! Young readers will explore letters in an exciting and unique way, from A to Z.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 10 Best Children's Books of 2013\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable Children's Books from ALSC 2014\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"All the parts together make an appealing and fun way for youngsters to interact with the alphabet, and for slightly older children to enjoy the clever artwork.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Lively and tactile.\" --\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, children and parents will enjoy this peek-through guessing game around the letterform itself. Sprinkles, hot fudge, and cherries hint at I's ice cream sundae, while aquarium accessories hint at F's fish. As readers interact with the pages, they will familiarize themselves not only with the 26 letters and associated words, but also with each letter's physicality--angles, holes, and curves, both front and back. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Like other books in the Block Book series, such as \u003ci\u003eCountablock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dinoblock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Cityblock\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Farmblock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Alphablock \u003c\/i\u003efeatures die-cut shapes throughout and sturdy pages with rounded corners, perfect for little hands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With bright, animated, retro-inspired artwork by Peski Studio, \u003ci\u003eAlphablock\u003c\/i\u003e encourages the smallest readers to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way and is a must-have ABC book. Your child will have so much fun reading this book, they won't realize learning the alphabet is part of their education! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collect the whole series: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlphablock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountablock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDinoblock \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCityblock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuildablock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Wars Block \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarvel Alphablock \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarmblock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisney Block\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLoveblock \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharkblock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSesame Street Countablock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpaceblock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePixar Buddy Block\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBugblock\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Also available: \u003ci\u003eA Box of Blocks\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring \u003ci\u003eAlphablock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCountablock\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDinoblock\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Franceschelli \u003c\/b\u003eis a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. His books include the Hello City! Series and the Abrams Trail Tale series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Partington\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio (formerly Peskimo) he enjoys screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to illustration. David's work can be seen in kids' books, food packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending them on incredible adventures. His books include the Abrams Block Book series and the Hello Dinosaur series. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Abrams Appleseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584168988946,"sku":"9781419709364","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7972caab-bce0-42e7-ac9f-55a8b67590d9.jpg?v=1732033550","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alphablock-an-abrams-block-book-9781419709364","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}