The Disappearing Alphabet

Ok, I have to admit, as some of you know, I have trouble with nonsense. Sometimes I like it, and I always try to, but it often fails with me. So, if you like this book you can just blame my bad attitude & lack of sense of humor.

However, I don't actually believe this is nonsense - it's worse than that; it's 'anti-sense.' It's stupid. The verses don't signify; language doesn't work the way the author describes, nothing tickles nor resonates. I honestly don't think it's just me.

However, the pictures are very cool. Bright, clear, artsy but not fartsy. I'll look for more by Diaz.

This is a cute way to teach the importance of every letter to kids. depending on the child, it might serve better as a read-aloud because of all the unusual and sometimes misspelled words. The poetic couplets are witty and clever. "X" probably has the best quip: "The letter X will never disappear. The more you cross it out, the more it's here." Illustrations are uniquely different, perhaps best described as a cross between modern and folk art with a hint of surrealism. Expect to chuckle at the poem, and stare for a little while at the illustrations.

Wilbur delivers a unique approach to all of our letters!

Diaz is a fine illustrator except for the regrettable Watermelon page.

Packed with humor and witty subtleties, the verse in this captivating picture book is splendidly matched by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz's hilariously clever illustrations. This book good to share with young children.

This is an adorable book about what happens if certain letters were missing from certain words. It covers the whole alphabet A-Z. I loved how it used quirky words and lines to incorporate reading and pronunciation of letters. This is a great book when teaching reading. It stresses on the syllables and sounds of the letters.

A cute poetry book about the world if there was no alphabet. It was a cute read aloud for young children. Some of the rhymes seemed a little forced.

This was a very clever way to make a poetry book as well. I think kids would adore it and it would go really well with a lesson about letters and their importance for words. The rhyming in it would make it fun.