Early years: letters and words

Have you ever thought about all the different types of writing you can do?

Vinney is short.

Vinney is short.

From the author and the illustrator of A is for Appalachia!

From the author and the illustrator of A is for Appalachia!

A furry dog.

Salty popcorn.

The sweet smell of roses.

A green frog.

A fire alarm's wail.

It was an ordinary Monday morning in Walla Walla-until Lulu walked up to her English teacher's desk.

Trouble arises between a brother and sister because she always wins the games they play, but then she discovers that she does not have to brag or win all the time.

Who do you eat lunch with?

Kate and her friends come up with a great plan to help her little brother, Sam, find his lost hat.

Soft, gooey, fluffy, prickly-textures are all around us.

Brad loved playing tricks on people.

Mike drums on any surface.

Sam has a new friend.

Lisa and her friends want to put on a show for Clean Up Pocket Park Day.

Pat Scott and Pat Glenn are brand-new pen pals.

Molly isn't the oldest kid in the family; her sister Tina is.

Ted wishes his grandma were like other kids' grandmas.

Kate wants to buy her dad a birthday present.

Someone is moving in next door.

There are two Pauls in class - one tall and one small.

Rosie wants her brother Clay to play dress-up, but he is grumpy because it's raining and they can't play ball.

Pam had a bad cold.

Today Jay is getting his first pet.

When Boots the cat goes to sleep, she won't wake up for anything -- not banging doors, not clanging trains, not even a barking dog!

Two brothers prepare a birthday surprise for their mother.

Shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes.

He messes up games.

When he hears a monster singing songs under his bed, Jake gets his big brother Hal to help him get rid of it.

Rick has a week to complete a big homework assignment but keeps putting it off in favor of other, more enjoyable activities.

Nan had a plan and one tin can.

This is Dr.

Look out!

What can you do with one big box and lots of art supplies?

What happens when a girl goes gaga over spots?

Who wants new pants?

A girl and her favorite stuffed animal, a bunny named Al, spend a busy, happy day together.

This girl is all set to camp out.

Messy Tess cleans up her room to please Mom and Dad.

This girl is mad!

Hop, hop, hop!

Tim and Jim like to play ball with their dog, Slim.

Dan and his grandfather are not alike-but they still have fun doing things together!

Come and see Big Ben!

These girls are not alike.

Hands-on craft projects can make remembering the shape of each letter lots of fun and also help children associate a sound with each letter.