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Sparkle and spin : a book about words  Cover Image Book Book

Sparkle and spin : a book about words / by Ann & Paul Rand.

Rand, Ann. (Author). Rand, Paul, 1914-1996 (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 081185003X
  • ISBN: 9780811850032
  • Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
  • Edition: 1st Chronicle Books ed.
  • Publisher: San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published in 1957.
Summary, etc.:
Lyrical text explores what words are and how they are used, highlighting such characteristics as that some words are spoken softly, some are shouted, some sound like their meaning, and some evoke certain feelings.
Subject: English language > Etymology > Fiction.
Communication > Fiction.
English language > Etymology > Juvenile literature.
Communication > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Bibliomation.

Holds

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Syndetic Solutions - Author Notes for ISBN Number 081185003X
Sparkle and Spin : A Book about Words
Sparkle and Spin : A Book about Words
by Rand, Ann; Rand, Paul
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Author Notes

Sparkle and Spin : A Book about Words

Ann Rand wrote five children's books, four of which were illustrated by her husband. In addition to the four children's books he illustrated, Paul Rand wrote and co-wrote several others, and designed some of the best-known corporate icons of his time, including the logos for ABC, IBM, and UPS.


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