• Age: 6 to 9
• Grade: 1 to 4

Available now in board book format for the first time, A Northern Alphabet is an early introduction to the letters by way of all things northern: the landscape, the people, and the flora and fauna. From A for anorak and B for bear to Q for quilt and Z for zinc mine, in these pages, children everywhere can experience the color and beauty of northern life. Each letter is accompanied by simple text naming a few of the objects, animals and people depicted in each spectacular painting.

Ted Harrison is an internationally acclaimed artist best known for his vibrant interpretations of the Canadian North. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

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PRAISE FOR A Northern Alphabet:

"Every child needs at least one alphabet book and none is more beautiful . . . From A to Z, Harrison creates an enduring work of art." --Toronto Star

"[A] sophisticated alphabet book." --Canadian Children's Book News

"A gorgeously illustrated book that works . . . Although uniquely original, the paintings somehow remind me of both Emily Carr and William Kurelek at the same time . . . A bright, beautiful, and imaginative addition to the growing collection of peculiarly Canadian alphabet books." --CM Magazine

"By the time children outgrow this book, they will know much more about the world than the alphabet." --Maclean's