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Sparkle and Spin: A Book About Words | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ann Rand, Paul Rand
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 32982
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Chronicle Books Ed
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.6 x 0.5
ASIN: B00196PDDI
Publication Date: August 3, 2006
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Product Description
Through harmony and rhythm, resonance and pitch, Ann Rand inspires readers to listen to the tuneful play of her text as it sings off each page. Illustrated with graphic designer Paul Rand's colorful, witty artwork, Sparkle and Spin is a children's classic (now happily available again through Chronicle Books) that reveals to young readers the power and music in the words they use every day. "Paul Rand did not set out to create classic children's books, he simply wanted to make pictures that were playful. Like the alchemist of old, he transformed unlikely abstract forms into icons that inspired children and adults and laid the foundation for two books that have indeed become children's classics."
Steven Heller, author of Paul Rand
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 Review on Sparkle and Spin May 31, 2008
This book is not recommended. It is poorly written and the cadence makes it difficult to read. It is not a learning experience. It is a frustrating reading exercise.
 Excellent read for all ages November 11, 2007
I chose this one for my 5 year old son, but our entire family enjoys reading it. I can't believe it was published so long ago! If you would like to articulate tintinabulate, then BUY THIS BOOK!
Great book on explaining words January 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's fun, it's easy for kids to understand. My twin boys love it, we talk about what is being read and it illustrates through pictures and words how things come together. And then the "why" questions just keep on coming!! Enjoy
yet another chance to own the work of a master January 12, 2007
It is a great chance to own a peice work of a master, reprint after so many years.
One of the Best Ever November 28, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I grew up with this book in the 60s. It was originally published in 1957 -- which shows how incredibly cutting-edge this mid-century modern book was. Through the years later the lessons of the book about language and imagery remained in my mind, and as an adult I finally managed to locate an out-of-print copy. I'm glad it's been republished -- it's true classic by two masters of the era.
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