Sparkle and Spin: A Book about Words

by Ann Rand and Paul Rand

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081185003X
• ISBN13: 9780811850032
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Excellent read for all ages

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

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

It is a great chance to own a peice work of a master, reprint after so many years.

One of the Best Ever

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.