Reviews
“If each of Sleeping Bear Press’ alphabet books is as vivid and
enticing as C is for Cowboy: A Wyoming Alphabet, the entire
collection should be in every library in America! This is a unique and wonderful children's book captures the spirit and beauty of Wyoming's intriguing history with western humor, cowboy poetry, and tales of heroes past and present, better than any travel brochure, let alone history book.”
— Harper Park, Wyoming’s 2004-2005 Distinguished
Elementary Principal
“As First Lady of Colorado, I have been privileged to travel the state visiting schools and reading to children. Last year when the book C is for Centennial: A Colorado Alphabet was published, I was thrilled to bring it to Colorado's children. Thanks to the author Louise Doak Whitney and illustrator Helle Urban, I now have an incredible depiction of Colorado's beauty to present to our schools. Through the pages of this book our school children have been able to celebrate Colorado, its history and splendor.”
— Francis Owens, Colorado’s First Lady
“This year we are pleased to be presenting the first grade students with a copy of N is for Nutmeg:
A Connecticut Alphabet.”
— Margaret Hiller, Executive Director, Bridgeport Public Education Fund, Inc.
“M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet is one of my Michigan favorites. It’s a creative and imaginative way
to teach young children about the wonders of our state. It not only helps them learn the alphabet, but
also instills, at an early age, pride in this place we call home. If you are a Michigan native, or if you have
never visited our state, M is For Mitten will give you a sense of joy and awe about the Great Lakes state.”
— Jennifer Granholm, Michigan Governor
“I just wanted to write you a note to tell you how grateful I am that you have published the Discover
America State by State Series…What makes these books so special is the rhyming pages. The text is
not intimidating to my students and most of them can read the rhymes and learn information about the
state without having to attempt the harder text on the side. The older kids can enjoy the rhymes, too,
but can find important information for state reports in the harder text. All I can say is they are fabulous!
I have bought a set for my classroom and also convinced our librarian to do the same. You have
definitely found an area where resources were needed.”
— Paula King, Seattle Elementary School Teacher
"The Discover America State by State Series educates children with enough originality and intelligence to keep parents and teachers on their toes as well."
—Pam Pulner, Washington DC amazon.com reviewer
This excellent picture book [G is for Golden: A California Alphabet] is packed with information.
— San Francisco Chronicle
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