by Annette Griffin (Author), Nichola Cowdery (Illustrator)
Ants have a colony.
Bats have a cloud.
Chickens have peeps,
where they can get loud.
All the way from A to Z, this colorful alphabet primer celebrates all kinds of diverse families, giving each animal family a name. With dolphins and their pods, iguanas and their messes, and kitties and their litters, it's easy to learn about what makes a family . . . well, a family Packaged as a well-crafted, sturdy, padded board book, it will stand up to years of exploration. Whether you are teaching the alphabet, animals, different types of families, or celebrating your own unique family, What is a Family is a colorful and fun introduction to the families all around us.
Families are groups that take care of their own.
They all stick together to help make a home.
Author Biography
Annette Marie Griffin is an award-winning writer who has managed and directed programs for children and youth for more than twenty years. She has written curriculum for character growth and development of elementary-age children, developed parent training seminars to benefit the community, and counseled at-risk youth. Her passion is to help children find home.
She and her husband have five children--three who have already flown the coop and two adopted tweens still roosting at home--two adorable grands who add immeasurable joy and laughter to the whole flock.
Nichola Cowdery is a professional illustrator living in London with her lovely family. Her children's books illustrations and greeting cards are inspired by laughter and cuteness--the quirkier, the better.
Number of Pages: 20
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.2 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 07, 2020
