# Alphabet Boats - Hardcover

by **Samantha R. Vamos** (Author), **Ryan O'Rourke** (Illustrator)

**Set sail and learn the ABCs with a boat for each letter**

Discover twenty-six types of vessels, from the more common--canoe and motorboat--to the unusual--umiak and Q-boat. Just like in _Alphabet Trucks_ and _Alphabet Trains_, colorful art includes the letters of the alphabet hidden (and not-so-hidden) in supporting roles in the illustrations. The text features familiar as well as unusual boats from around the world, packing in tons of instant kid appeal, and upper and lowercase letters are integrated into the action of the art rather than solely in the typography. Back matter includes age-appropriate facts about each featured boat.

### Author Biography

**Samantha R. Vamos** is the author of _Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks_ (illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke)_, The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred_ (illustrated by Rafael López) - _2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor_ - its companion book, _The Piñata That The Farm Maiden Hung_ (illustrated by Sebastià Serra), and _Before You Were Here, Mi Amor_ (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com.  

For many years **Ryan O'Rourke**'s illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the _Boston Globe Sunday Magazine_. _One Big Rain_ marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 7.1 x 10.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 17, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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