The Letter Jesters

(Ticknor & Fields Books for Young Readers, 1994) Ages 5-8.

“Letters are everywhere,'' begins this joyous first look at typography, in which two jesters and their little dog romp through a simple, but by no means simplistic, presentation of typefaces and their uses...Whether juggling the letters that compose a word or sliding merrily down a giant italic “A,'' Falwell's three bell-capped impresarios, rendered in flat, bold colors, are graceful and marvelously expressive against the clean white ground. But the letters steal the show. This lucid, beautifully organized and designed book is a splendid introduction to an often overlooked art that is, indeed, everywhere.”  —Kirkus Review

“A colorful and informative introduction to a subject little seen in picture books, this is going to delight youngsters and teachers who want to expand their awareness of the world of fine printing and fonts.”  —School Library Journal  

A PBS Reading Rainbow review book.

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