A silly, sweet, and soulful introduction to poetry for young kids, ABC Academy: A is for Alliteration is a read-aloud book highlighting poetry devices from A to Z. ABC Academy: A Is for Alliteration is the perfect poetry primer for preschool and beyond. This playful follow-up to Walter Foster Jr.'s two successful ABC series books boasts uniquely beautiful illustrations and read-aloud text that highlights all things poetry. Featuring 26 poetry concepts and bright, quirky illustrations, ABC Academy: A is for Alliteration is the perfect way to introduce curious children to the magical world of poetry. This board book fosters babies' first interactions with language, offering a playful introduction to poetic devices, including haiku, onomatopoeia, and iambic pentameter. Sure to be a classic for the whole family, ABC Academy: A is for Alliteration pens up a wonderful world of literature that will instill a lifelong love of poems for young readers and future writers.

Author Biography

Allan Wolf is an award-winning children's and young adult novelist, poet, educator, and performer. His novel, told in verse, The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic, was named one of the 50 Best YA books of all time by Booklist. His New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery was chosen as a School Library Journal Best Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and an IRA Children's Book Award Notable. Allan is former Educational Director for Poetry Alive!, a national touring company that presents theatrical poetry shows for all ages. He conducts more than one hundred presentations a year for schools, and when not on the road, he lives in Asheville, North Carolina.