The alphabet of civility / by Virginia Clark Clarkson ; illustrated by Cynthia Vehslage.

Author
Clarkson, Virginia Clark, 1926- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Washington, D.C. ; Philadelphia : StarrHill Press, c1993.
Description
[60] p. : col. ill. ; 15 x 17 cm.

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    Summary note
    An alphabet book emphasizing the value of honesty, generosity, humor, promptness, self-respect, and respecting others. In this topsy-turvy world, poet Virginia Clark Clarkson and artist Cynthia Vehslage make their plea for living life with grace and gentleness. This is a book for young and old to enjoy together and perhaps to live by. Loving suggestions for living with grace and sensitivity, written in alphabet form by Virginia Clarkson for her grandchildren. Among the offerings of timeless wisdom: "Secrets should be secret, told only to the Secreter and the Secretee". Whimsical cartoons illustrate this sage advice for children of all ages. An alphabet book emphasizing the value of honesty, generosity, humor, promptness, self-respect, and respecting others.
    Notes
    • Free endpaper included in pagination.
    • Outer pages printed w/ endpaper color.
    Binding note
    Pub. white col. pict. laminated bds and yellow e.p.
    ISBN
    • 0913515868 :
    • 9780913515860
    LCCN
    93016586
    OCLC
    27935201
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