P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet

Discover America State By State

by Stan Steiner, Joy Steiner, Jocelyn Slack (Illustrator)

Continuing the great Discover American State By State series is P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet. That's right, Idaho! Sleeping Bear Press explores the lush land and rich history of a state so often overlooked. Kids of all ages will love the A to Z rhymes boasting about all the riches found within Idaho's borders -- from the Appaloosa steed to the zinc mines to Mount Borah, to, you knew we couldn't forget it, the potato. Every page expands on the rhyme and introduces the readers to more interesting facts, places and people that have helped make Idaho the unique treasure it is. Lyrically written by Idaho's own husband and wife team, Stan and Joy Steiner, P is for Potato excels through the love and knowledge of their home state. The text comes dancing to brilliant life behind the talented strokes of illustrator -- and Idaho native -- Jocelyn Slack's brush. P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet is as unique as Idaho itself. It's rare to find a children's book on our 43rd state, but it's a great discovery to when you can offer one this well done.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Book Club, History

40 pages, Hardcover

First published March 11, 2005

Reviews

[Steve Rush · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written for those that don't know much about Idaho and what we have, this book will help you to learn and maybe understand Idaho in a better light. Each letter represents something that you may or may not know about Idaho. With the letter P representing potato and one of our main staples in the great state of Idaho.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

This informative book about the state of Idaho and its history is written in a two-tier format. Beginning readers are taught the alphabet using rhyming words describing the state. Advance readers and students learn detailed facts about each topic letter in the sidebar expository.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is written by one of my professors and is a wonderful alphabet book about Idaho. Love It!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alphabet book about my home state. Yeah!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about idaho

[Carrie Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for kids

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

who doesn't love potatoes... so many recipes to be had. yum!! check this book out. fun!!

[Danielle T · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice alphabet book that covers Idaho's natural history, industries (agriculture, nuclear power, fisheries), and cultural history, not shying away from how railroads and pioneers changed the landscape and how people live here. Some of the rhymes are a little iffy but overall, a nice array of topics. I like the two tier format where there's rhyming couplets for younger readers and paragraphs with more detail for more practiced ones.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book about Idaho! It's good for preschoolers, with its little poems. It's informative for older readers, as well! It has a good quiz at the end to check memory!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son and I love these books that tell us about each state in America. We also read the ones for countries around the world.

[Sandybear76]

Idaho