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9 release) by Esther Hershenhorn and illustrated by Zachary Pullen.

"S is for Story" (Sleeping Bear Press, $17.95, ages 9-12, Sept.

Perfect for nighttime toddler readalouds. Small "g has got the googly giggles." All 26 letters are asleep by the end. More traditional one-line text with lively round-eyed illustrations. A charming take on bedtime rituals with capital letters as parents to their little-case kids. Knopf, $16.99, ages 4-8) by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

"The Sleepy Little Alphabet" (Alfred A.

"Richard Scarry's Find Your ABCs" (Sterling, $9.95, ages 4-8) A reissue of an out-of-print classic stuffed with tongue twisters: "The queen is quaffing a quart of quince juice." Scarry's familiar animals balance slippery spaghetti on a platter and douse the fire on a flaming football as detective pals Sam and Dudley encourage readers to hunt down the ABCs and make something yummy at the end.He has been honored several times with acceptance into the prestigious Society of Illustrators' juried shows and Communication Arts Illustration Annual of the best in current illustration. Zachary Pullen's character-oriented picture book illustrations have won awards and garnered starred reviews. She lives in Chicago, where she teaches Writing for Children at the University of Chicago's Writer's Studio and the Newberry Library.

Budding writers of all ages will be inspired to put pen to paper (or fingers on keyboards)! Author, and writing coach, Esther Hershenhorn admits S is for Story is the book she wishes she'd owned as a little girl, dreaming of a writing career. Specific genres, story elements (setting and plot), and the mechanics of how to write (including editing and revision) are covered, while quotes from famous authors provide examples of the writer's thought process. C is for the Character, every story's star, the one for whom we cheer, we care, with whom we travel far.

Writing terms and topics are explained using a two-tier format. What is a first draft? What is a narrative? In S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet, author and writing coach Esther Hershenhorn uses the alphabet to help explain, explore, and examine the tools, techniques, and strategies for those hoping to live the literary life.