Books
This section contains 10 articles.
A Letter to Amy
By: Ezra Keats
Peter finds a special way to invite Amy, the only girl and a singular friend, to his birthday party. But the wind catches his letter just as he puts it in the mailbox. Keats' well-liked character (first introduced in A Snowy Day) is back for another everyday drama.
Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type
By: Doreen Cronin
Illustrated by: Betsy Lewin
With Duck as mediator, the cows type a letter to Farmer Brown requesting electric blankets. The letter-writing — and negotiations — continue to a funny and unexpected ending.
Dear Annie
By: Judith Caseley
Annie's grandfather letters to her started when she was born and continues as Annie grows. The loving relationship and Annie's increasing maturity is chronicled in this attractive and engaging book.
Dear Mr. Blueberry
By: Simon James
At the start of summer, Emily discovers a whale in her pond and immediately writes to her teacher for further information. Humor and fantasy combine for a memorable whale of a tale!
Detective LaRue: Letters from the Investigation
By: Mark Teague
Ike LaRue, famous correspondent (introduced in Dear Mrs. LaRue) known by readers as a four-legged letter writer with a flair for exaggeration now turns to solving the mysterious disappearance of neighborhood cats.
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank You Notes
By: Peggy Gifford
Moxy tends to put off things that she considers a chore — so writing thank you notes for Christmas presents is definitely something to avoid. Readers of all ages are likely to see themselves in this satisfying novel.
Ramona's World
By: Beverly Cleary
Illustrated by: Tracy Dockray
Ramona, now starting 4th grade, gets a teacher who is a stickler for proper spelling. Ramona is propelled into writing a letter when she finds an error in an advertisement — all with the verve and humor readers expect of Ramona.
The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters
By: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrated by: Janet Ahlberg
Join a chubby cheeked mail carrier as he delivers letters to well known characters from recognized tales — such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears — then turn the page and read each humorous note.
The Post Office Book: Mail and How It Moves
By: Gail Gibbons
From mailbox to homes, the process of handling mail is introduced in Gibbons' signature style illustrations and crisp text in this brief but informative book.
Yours Truly, Goldilocks
By: Alma Flor Ada
Illustrated by: Leslie Tryon
What happens when the well known three pigs try to plan a party? Readers will find out as they read a series of very funny illustrated letters between characters right off the pages of familiar tales.