
Beauty of Letters
The Most Awesome, Brilliant, and Comprehensive Alphabet Book
Tom Schamp(Author)
Prestel (Publisher)
Published on 3. March 2026
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-3-7913-7642-4 (ISBN)
Description
This dazzling celebration of letters from a beloved children's author is overflowing with clever details, quirky humor, and surprises at every turn.
A is for astronaut, alpaca, and atlas-and that's just the beginning.
In this vibrant and wildly imaginative alphabet book, bestselling author and illustrator Tom Schamp invites readers to explore Letterland, a place where every letter leads to a world of playful discovery. But this isn't just an ABC book-it's a colorful, interactive look-and-find adventure filled with hidden treasures and unexpected delights. Each page teems with whimsical scenes, surprising characters, and layered visual storytelling that turn learning the alphabet into a joyful exploration. Can you spot the animal alphabet? The musician alphabet? The construction alphabet? As readers follow Otto and the mysterious Letterman on their journey, they'll uncover curious objects, secret words, and dozens of clever connections-all woven into a rich tapestry of pattern, color, humor, and imagination.
Perfect for curious readers, budding artists, and alphabet explorers of all ages, Beauty of Letters is a vibrant tribute to language and typography. Whether you're meeting the alphabet for the first time or seeing it in a whole new light, this is a book to return to again and again-always with something new to find.
A is for astronaut, alpaca, and atlas-and that's just the beginning.
In this vibrant and wildly imaginative alphabet book, bestselling author and illustrator Tom Schamp invites readers to explore Letterland, a place where every letter leads to a world of playful discovery. But this isn't just an ABC book-it's a colorful, interactive look-and-find adventure filled with hidden treasures and unexpected delights. Each page teems with whimsical scenes, surprising characters, and layered visual storytelling that turn learning the alphabet into a joyful exploration. Can you spot the animal alphabet? The musician alphabet? The construction alphabet? As readers follow Otto and the mysterious Letterman on their journey, they'll uncover curious objects, secret words, and dozens of clever connections-all woven into a rich tapestry of pattern, color, humor, and imagination.
Perfect for curious readers, budding artists, and alphabet explorers of all ages, Beauty of Letters is a vibrant tribute to language and typography. Whether you're meeting the alphabet for the first time or seeing it in a whole new light, this is a book to return to again and again-always with something new to find.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Munich
Germany
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Illustrations
64 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 368 mm
ISBN-13
978-3-7913-7642-4 (9783791376424)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
TOM SCHAMP's illustrations for adults and children have appeared in numerous periodicals and newspapers. He is the author of more than 30 children's books. Schamp lives in Brussels, Belgium.