Used-Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact but shrink wrap dust

Used-Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact but shrink wrap dust covers or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes highlighting or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.

Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has

Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage

Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, highlighting of text, writing in margins. No missing pages.

First edition. Illustrated by David Diaz. Quarto. Fine in near fine lightly age-toned dust jacket.

First edition. Illustrated by David Diaz. Quarto. Fine in near fine lightly age-toned dust jacket.

Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations.

Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. "The Disappearing Alphabet" is primarily a beloved children's book by poet Richard Wilbur and illustrator David Diaz, featuring 26 witty poems that imagine the humorous and strange consequences if each letter vanished from the English alphabet, highlighting the importance of every character, from losing 'B' in 'bat' to 'Q' in 'Iraq'. It's a playful way to teach about words, spelling, and language through clever wordplay and distinct illustrations. Key Aspects: Author & Illustrator: Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur penned the poems, while Caldecott Medalist David Diaz created the distinctive, cutout-style illustrations. Concept: Each poem explores what happens if a letter disappears, creating funny scenarios like cows eating "hay" becoming "hy, " or birds getting "wigs" instead of "wings" without the letter 'N'. Educational Value: The book teaches children (and adults! ) about the significance of each letter, not just in words, but also in other areas like Roman numerals (M) and music (C). In essence, it's a delightful exploration of how fundamental each letter is to our communication and world.