Alpert- Paperback Book - NOW ON AMAZON!!!
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NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Alpert-LaNesha-Tabb/dp/1956306234/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=alpert&qid=1656362194&sr=8-2
With over 7,000 copies sold, this book is a must have for your developing authors!
This book is the embodiment of the work done in my classroom during our writing time. I taught my students to begin drawing a setting with a line... a magic line. This line divides the paper into a ground/floor and a background (like a wall or a sky). Then, we learned how to draw lots of details to make sure that the readers of our books would know exactly where they were in the drawing. Alpert is the first resemblance of a person that so many children draw and is is often referred to as a "potato person." Lots of children tend to draw Alpert on a blank sheet of paper... which Alpert thinks is snow. A snowstorm that whites everything out so that he is left to fly through as he pleases! "Trouble" arrives for Alpert on day in the form of a line. A single line drawn on a page to disrupt his "snowstorm." In this book, children will love watching Alpert grow increasingly frustrated by the addition of drawings added to the page that ultimately create a setting on the page that Alpert eventually comes to love. Children will love "talking back" to Alpert as he asks questions that will evoke a hilarious response from children! At the heart of this book is helping children new to writing and illustrating to draw a great setting on a blank sheet of paper.
*This is a PAPERBACK book.
Petrina N.
This book is perfect for Back to School. I plan on using the text when teaching my students about creating more detailed illustrations when writing. This book is hilarious and sure to keep my students engaged.
Jasmine G.
Ordering was seamless and the product came at a very reasonable time.
Tracy H.
My students and I really enjoyed this book! It is such an enjoyable way to teach children to add details to their writing, but also to their drawings! This book has launched such incredible creativity with my first graders! Every picture they begin to draw now starts with a line! And they add such incredible details ! They now also point out all the details in every story setting and are taking risks with out of the box details into the settings if their own stories. This book is a must have for all grade levels. It gets you that very sought after “ah ha” moment to strive to elicit from your students!
Jolene K.
Fast shipping and I love the book!
Robin Y.
This is one if the cutest books I’ve read in a long time. I bought it for my grandchildren, and they love it. Even more, it inspires them to draw their own Alpert setting each time we read it or talk about it. Recommend 100%.
Karlene R.
I bought this book for my 4K preschool class. I shared it with our schools art teacher and she loved it so much she’s going to order a copy for herself!
Audrey .
Students were asking the librarian the next day if she could carry Alpert too!! We loved it!!!
Alexis R.
Children loved reading this book and have asked for the "funny book" again and again!
Nina M.
Thank you!
Deborah H.
This is such a precious book! I’m looking forward to reading it with my grandson, and seeing how it inspires his creativity. He loves to draw! I taught K-2 for 41 years, and wish I’d had this to use with my children!
Kim M.
The book that I ordered, Alpert, came quickly and the packaging was sturdy enough that the paperback book did not get damaged. The book itself is amazing and my kindergarten students loved when I read it to them. The illustrations are priceless!
Tiffany B.
This book is amazing! I am showing the book to other teachers at my school.
Cassidy P.
WE LOVE ALPERT!!! Such a fun and engaging way to teach my students about the importance of detailed illustrations. The book is simple but gets the point across. I have used it many times in conjunction with my writing lessons. Our illustrations are looking so good! If you are a teacher and want to amp up your students work, you need this book! Their stories will just come alive after they read this!
THANK YOU!!!!
ELizabeth D.
Shared it with my students and they loved it, much like Alpert the were excited with each new setting.
Laurie T.
It was a cute book. Haven't used it yet. But read to my 5 yr old. He was interested.
Melissa S.
Just got my book. I love it and can’t wait to use it after spring break with my students.
Highline School District A.
The shipping made the item a little expensive but it came fast with no issues.
James T.
My grandson reading it "for fun".
Mary A.
My 5 year old granddaughter wanted me to read it to her several times in succession. After which, she decided to draw her own similar book. Which she did!
Gary S.
Just left it out for our granddaughter to look at - and her drawings changed almost immediately. We'll work on the 'setting' next. She's only five but her drawings are delightful.
Jerrilyn M.
Shared your book with 3 1st grade classes and they are going to order it for use in the curriculum
Waugh B.
After reading, I can't wait to share with my 4 year old granddaughter! Going to see if she can come up with a fun picture for Alpert.
Kristen M.
This book was a great wait to help my kindergarten students grasp the concept of setting and they loved it! Thank you!
Autumn H.
I love this book!! What a great way to teach about story elements and/or authors and illustrators. My kiddos have loved our Alpert project this week. Not only are their Alpert stories amazing, but they are enjoying looking at everyone’s illustrations and hearing the stories their classmates have written!
Therese S.
I love the story about Alpert. It kind of reminds me of that old classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon" My granddaughters are still a little young, but I am anxious to give them the book when they are a little older and I know it will encourage them to color backgrounds for Alpert. It's a cute book!
Cynthia D.
My granddaughter loves this book. She had us read it 3 times the first day!
This is a cute story, and the illustrations are well done.
Ordering was easy, and although I would have liked a bit more communication, arrival was pretty quick.
Overall, a positive experience,and I would order from this seller again.
Kaye K.
Reading it out loud tomorrow to my 5’s!
Elizabeth C.
I love the simplicity of the drawings and thoughts.
I’m going to encourage my 3 year old granddaughter to embellish it and add her own drawings to it.
Linda M.
I shared this delightful book with several of my grandchildren along with a couple or adult children who are educators. Five stars from everyone!
The BEST part is that I am able to use Alpert's experience to hone in on the various developmental stages each of the Grandkids are at! The two that are at the developmental stage of drawing their own Albert's really identified with him. One final comment - this is the first story I've seen that really introduced the concept of setting which was great for a few of my grandkids who at the early readers stage! Highly reccomnend ‐ it's already in my personal 'Classics' ❤
Jill M.
My 4yo grandson enjoyed it so much. He then drew a picture of what I think are buildings with the lake in the back.
Christa E.
Alpert is a favorite in my class! The magic line was the best addition to my writing block. So simple, yet it made a huge difference in their drawings. Thank you so much, this was a game changer!
Sherilynn A.
Good day;
I am very pleased with this little book and the big story the covers hold!
I work with a group of kiddos in special ed, who have serious behavioral/emotional issues.
We use this book so much with our SEL curriculum. I create curriculum which addresses, feelings, emotions, and social skills and with the help of this creative book we plan to dive into more story lines in regards to Alpert moving through his little snow storm adventures.
I do plan to share a few pics as we come to a place for that to happen.
This is a great idea and thank you for creating the story line.
Have an awesome day. Mrs. Sherilynn Admire M.Ed. Special Education
Ken O.
I bought my first copy for our 7 year-old grandson. He likes to draw. We readd the book. I gave him a sheet of paper and asked him to draw Alpert ande add one line. He loves outer space/solar system, so he used those as a backdrop for his picture. We have anothert granddaughter who IS an artist. She was offered a job drawing muscles and veins, etc., for an anatomy test. I got a second copy and sent it to her with the same directions as our grandson. I am ordering another on now for another granddaughter who loves to draw. She'll get the same directions. When the pictures are returned to Poppy they will go up on my special office bulletin board!
Marjorie K.
I am mailing these (I bought two) to my great grandson's age 3 and 4. I think they will love them. One is going to San Francisco and one to Milwaukee. They love getting mail.
Teresa S.
My kindergarteners immediately wanted to make a book of travels!!!
Jolene W.
My 2 grandchildren age 2 and 4 love the Alpert book!! We have read it many many times. As a retired primary and special education teacher I wish I had this book in my classroom library. I am going to order additional copies to give to my grandchildren's pre K teachers. Well done!
Stephanie .
The Alpert book is so perfect and fun for teaching! You of course can use it to teach about setting but also to teach about going further in your art. The kids loved to see the things added to the page and how Alpert reacted and they were excited to illustrate their own story. I would totally recommend this book for any teacher.
Therese S.
What an adorable book. I will be purchasing more for the young artists in my life
melanie b.
This book made me smile from the beginning to the end! It was PERFECT for teaching Kindergarteners to include details in their settings. You could not have written a better book! Thank you so much.
Mary J.
I shared the story of Alpert with my kindergarten class and they LOVED it. They had so much fun predicting what each magic line would become. We discussed all the extra details and how different colors made things pop. They can’t wait to create their own Alpert illustrations. I can’t wait to introduce this in the Fall next year! Also hoping for an “Alpert Gets a body!” story as well!
Jan M.
Our Outdoor Preschool Classes “ loved this activity!”
We read the book outdoors & then they took Alpert on many adventures! I ordered an extra book for our school Art teacher.
Barbara L.
I am so excited about this book! My grandchildren and I love it, and as a retired teacher, I love the teaching aspects I can share with them regarding vocabulary, art, settings etc.
Grace H.
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Barbara G.
Alpert is an adorable book. I plan to read it to my grandson, then draw a picture. I’m interested in knowing what his picture will look like. He’s three.
Teri C.
I loved this book and video of you reading it and ordered THREE!! One for myself and the other two for Teacher friends. My Daycare kids (ages 1-4) LOVE it too!!
Wendy M.
Bought this for our 3 year old grandson, and he loves it! I am a retired preschool educator, and I would recommend this to every current teacher as a part of the curriculum! The possibilities of using this as a teaching tool are endless!
The author knows kids -- and has done a great job writing/illustrating this book!
Tina J.
This book is great! I will be using it during the summer with my pre-k class and will love sharing it with my colleagues.
Linda M.
I haven't used yet, but I have lots of ideas.
Susan S.
I was drawn to the cover picture of Alpert, having taught in an early childhood setting for many years. When I read the book, I fell in love with it! It not only opens up possibilities for a child to add details, it is also a great springboard for storytelling.
Jessica F.
Great
Claudia A.
I love the book. I ordered two, one for myself and one for my great-niece and nephew which means I don't have any little kids of my own anymore, but I still love children's books. It was delivered swiftly and in perfect condition thank you very much.
Claire D.
The children enjoyed it immensely.
Debra R.
I read it out loud to me adult daughter who teaches in an elementary school. We both loved it, and will share it with the art teacher there! Great for inspiring imagination! Thank you
Virginia W.
I bought this book as an elementary art teacher to teach the literacy concept of settings. The book was recomended by a kindergarten teacher. My daughter ordered three copies for her teachers at her school. My grandchildren love this book!
Louise B.
Our grandson who is in first grade, read this with ease. Cute cute book. Highly recommend. Quality is great too.
Dobrovic V.
I love the look of the book and the story about Alpert. It arrived very quickly. Can't wait to share it with my grandson and take Alpert on new adventures.
Christine M.
I purchased this for my granddaughter's upcoming 5th Birthday. I Love it! It is whimsical and for me, shows the endless possibilities of what can come from simplicity and imagination.
Pamela B.
My grandson and I loved the Alpert and his adventures!!
To i S.
Delivered speedily and so appreciated in my life skills class! And I gave as presents to my daughters to read with grandchildren. Thank you.
Sheila C.
As an ex kindergarten teacher I think it is a fun book. I plan to give it to my grand daughter.
Diamond M.
We created our own settings for Alpert. One of my kids created a skateboard ramp down a hill.
Sheri V.
I recognized Alpert from my kids' and grandkids' drawings! Such a cute book. I plan to send it to my homeschooling daughter-in-law who is also a writer, and my granddaughter is a budding artist as well. Fun book!
Maureen W.
My super imaginative 6 year old Grandson absolutely loved Albert! He takes his best books to his kindergarten teacher to share with his class!
Jill B.
I love this for a kindergarten mentor text to teach students how to add backgrounds in their pictures. Would love to see a sequel book about the progression of the potato head drawing to teach students how to draw simple people and add details to them as well.
Amy D.
I bought this for my daughter to share with her Special Ed class. She loves it! Perfect for kids that need help communicating.
Katrina S.
LOVE the book! I went to the Writing RESET workshop with LaNesha and I wanted to incorporate this book with the other tools she gave us. Only downfall with my purchase is that I placed the order and I think they forgot about it because when I looked for updates it only said "purchased"...I sent an email to customer service and no one ever replied, but they sent my book soon after. I ended up receiving the book about 2 weeks later.
Caryn J.
I read ALpert to all 3 grandkids (ages 2,4, and 5) at the same time. They were mesmerized!
Denise E.
I gave this to a former co-worker as a gift and she was delighted! She wondered where it had been all her life! It is just THE perfect book for kindergarten!
Jill D.
Grandkids loved the book. It's very clever and teaches them something without being preachy. The lesson is so smart and visual.
Sally S F.
what a wonderful book. I can hardly wait to share it with my great granddaughter!
Nancy C.
My 3 year old grandson had me read it 3 times yesterday. He loved it.
joanna m.
This is a wonderful book, glad I bought 2 copies, should have bought more for gifts! I am a teacher and my students love this. We have expanded it out into some fun art projects in our class!
Sarah S.
This book is phenomenal. I bought it for my son to give to his second grade teacher. It was also on sale for black Friday at the time. Then, because I loved it so much, I bought another copy for myself at full price. Totally worth it!
Joni R.
Shipping was quick! I'm excited to share with my 6 yr. old on Christmas!
Susan N.
After I purchased this adorable book, I visited my 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter and saw an Alpert proudly displayed on the fridge. I cannot wait to give her this book for Christmas. I have no doubt that Alpert will become a favorite and frequently requested book. I wrapped it with drawing paper and expect an immediate request for a crayon.
Beth S.
Service was timely and loved the concept. My students still talk about Alpert.
Robin H.
Amazing, my little guy loves Alpert and the book really helped develop his pictures he was drawing.
Trudy E.
Love the book, great way to encourage emerging drawers and writers. Quick service, too.
Connie
I recently sent this book to my 3.5-year-old granddaughter who loves to draw. Just got this note from my son:
“ So... she and I have been reading Alpert every night, and she LOVES it. Tonight, we read it and then watched the author read it to us. If I wasn't using my phone to show her the video, I would have taken a video of her watching. Enthralled, answering Alpert's questions, the whole thing. So great!! By the time we see you in January, she'll be able to read the whole thing to you. ❤️❤️❤️
Connie D.
So... she and I have been reading Alpert every night, and she LOVES it. Tonight, we read it and then watched the author read it to us. If I wasn't using my phone to show her the video, I would have taken a video of her watching. Enthralled, answering Alpert's questions, the whole thing. So great!! By the time we see you in January, she'll be able to read the whole thing to you. ❤️❤️❤️
Janie R.
This book is perfect! My 3-years old granddaughter loves it. We have started our own Alpert book. She understands to concept of setting because of how well it is explained.
Mary Frances C.
I bought this book for my daughter to use with her first grade class. She loves it! I can’t wait to see some of the stories and illustrations her students create.
David B.
Arrived quickly .... was a fun read .... Granddaughter is going to love it!
Lori H.
The book is adorable. I can't wait to give it to my granddaughter on Christmas!
Marcell G.
Amazing idea (Alpert)!!! Easy to order, fast shipping and quality binding. Loved the blank partner page. Allows children to focus on primary page. My students loved it and are adding great detail to their journal pages.
lauren M.
Love this book, please make one about Alpert getting a body and outfits!!!!