C Jumped Over Three Pots and a Pan and Landed Smack in the Garbage Can! - by Pamela Jane (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In this rollicking action-filled story the letters of the alphabet must find a way to pull C out of the garbage can before the garbage truck carts him off to the dump! But four letters of the alphabet are missing! Can they be the answer to saving C?"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

The letter C falls into the garbage can, and it is up to the rest of the alphabet to save him from ending up in the dump! In this rollicking, action-filled story, the letters of the alphabet must work together to help their friend. But four letters of the alphabet are missing! Could they be the answer to saving C? This unique book conveys the transforming power of teamwork and brings language and storytelling to life for young readers as they try to guess the secret word the missing letters form--a word that may save the day for poor C. An adventure, a puzzle, and a word game, this suspenseful story is a delightful approach to letters and words.

Review Quotes

"For pre-readers, understanding that letters make up words is an abstract concept. Author Pamela Jane and illustrator Hina Imtiaz make that idea delightfully concrete. This is a rollicking story of friendship among alphabet pals who band together to solve the dilemma of one of their own." Mary-Kate Mackey author, Write Better, Right Now--The Reluctant Writer's Guide to Confident Communication and Self-assured Style

"Just when you thought there couldn't be anything new in alphabet books, along comes C Jumped Over Three Pots and a Pan to give us a completely new and quirky take on learning letters. Kids will love the predicament C finds itself in and the hijinks that follow. The story's solution is a clever nod to the power of the word in this original and lively tale" - Elvira Woodruff, children's author

"This story takes you through the alphabet on an adventure of rescuing the letter C while providing enough guessing and giggling to finally reach Z. Of course, the rescue comes from some alphabet friends who are brave and clever. Children will definitely enjoy this entertaining story"- Karen Matlack, retired elementary school teacher

About the Author

Pamela Jane is the author of more than thirty children's books, including Pride and Prejudice and Kitties: A Cat-Lover's Romp through Jane Austen's Classic and a memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story.