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Letter-loving luminary Jessica Hische is set to release her latest creation for tiny typographers. My First Book of Fancy Letters, hitting shelves on October 22, 2024, promises to be an A-To-Z array of creatively hand-lettered words that dance off the page.
Each letter of the alphabet gets its moment in the spotlight, dressed up in Hische’s signature intricate style.

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“Did you know letters can be ATHLETIC, BUBBLY, or even CREEPY?” teases the description. The book showcases how each letter can take on a personality of its own, revealing the potential for creativity in every curve and line aside from helping little readers learn their ABCs. This approach makes the book a delightful gift for various occasions, from baby showers to birthdays, and even for those font-obsessed friends who appreciate the art of typography.

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Jessica Hishce. Photo: (c) Edyta Szyszlo, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Hische, a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and a mom of three, hopes her book will spark a creative fire in young minds. After flipping through these fancy letters, kids might find themselves itching to put pen to paper and craft their own alphabetic masterpieces. It’s all about opening doors to the possibilities of art and self-expression.

Image via Jessica Hische / Amazon

Image via Jessica Hische / Amazon

Image via Jessica Hische / Amazon
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