{"product_id":"a-visit-from-st-alphabet-9781566891790","title":"A Visit from St. Alphabet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"'Twas the night before X\" in Dave Morice's lighthearted and enchanting poem, \u003ci\u003eA Visit from St. Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe S's were hung by the T's with care\u003cbr\u003e In hopes that St. Alphabet soon would be there.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout fail, he arrives and presents quite a sight: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHis I's, how they twinkled  his J's, how merry \u003cbr\u003e His K's were like roses, his L like a cherry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet St. Alphabet, the jolly star of this ingenious little book, first published over 20 years ago in a limited letterpress edition and now available once again. Under the tree or tucked into a stocking, language-lovers and children of all ages will fall in love with St. Alphabet, whose antics are guaranteed to awaken the imagination. Satisfy your craving for literary hijinks and experience the joy of hearing this classic poem reinterpreted as you revel in discovering the hidden wit in each hand-colored illustration. If you're seeking the perfect gift to encourage the writer in your life, you can't beat St. Alphabet, who exclaims, as he dashes away in his sleigh, \"Happy Alphabet to all, and to all a good write \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoet and artist \u003cb\u003eDave Morice\u003c\/b\u003e received his PhD in library science from the University of Iowa and continues to bring the magic of poetry to people of all ages through his work in senior centers and public schools. He is the author and illustrator of many books for children and adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dictionary of Word Play\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Dr. Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePoetry Comics: An Animated Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Coffee House Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781566891790\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.12h x 6.86w x 0.29d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram Children's Advance\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dave Morice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38020025974965,"sku":"9781566891790","price":8.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b58607a3-9a85-41d3-afda-54fffe8723e5.jpg?v=1609174263","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-visit-from-st-alphabet-9781566891790","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}