From the Penobscots, Passamaquoddies, Puritans and Pilgrims, to the proud people "Down East," "L is for Lobster" is the alphabet book for all Mainers. The ryhmes and text woven through A to Z teach children about the many wonders of this great vacationland. Maine, where "J" is for Jack-in-the-pulpit, M is for Moose, and N is for New England clam chowder....

Christmas is rich with traditions from many cultures. " S is for Star" shares the Biblical story as well as traditions that are practiced all over the world. Do you know why we light up evergreen trees? Do you know the meaning of the word " Noel" ? Do you know why someone standing under mistletoe should be kissed? From gingerbread houses to poinsettias and plum pudding, " S is for Star" shares the stories behind will-loved holiday traditions. Richly illustrated by Pam Carroll and written by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, the alphabet book will add new meaning to your family's traditions, and maybe inspire new ones....

In New England this fall, Vermonters will be welcoming its state alphabet book, titled M is for Maple Syrup. With colorful pages that focus the spotlight on the flora and fauna specific to Vermont (and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream), the book utilizes a two-tiered educational format where the rhyming verse appeals to younger readers and the substantive expository text proves an engaging tool for older students. In Vermont this fall, as it always is L is for Lake Champlain and R is for the Red Clover, H is for the Hermit Thrush and D is for Dairy....