The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston, Wendell Minor
Published by Neal Porter Books on April 23rd 2019
ISBN: 0823441598
Pages: 32
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When an award winning author meets an award winning illustrator, the end result is magic! Tony Johnston introduces the reader to the wonder of letters and the magic and power letters have. Beginning with letters, she suggests that the reader say them until they become friends.Then put them together to create powerful words, magical words ,enchanted words. Finally, by putting words together, you can read anything or write down your deepest thoughts. Minor’s illustrations are large and colorful and support the power and feelings that letters possess. An award winning combination have created a book that will engage and excite both  the reader and the listener to explore the value and beauty of words. Use this in those early days of the school year, to those beginning the reading journey and to those who wish to remember the excitement of the power of words. Good for K- 3.

Submitted by Kathy George, Gray Public Library, Gray