The distinctive Pennsylvania Dutch dialect translates culture and history into amazing alphabet fun. From 'apple butter' to 'Zimmerman, Zeager, and Zook' and everything in between, each letter of the alphabet reveals more than just the ABCs. Filled with delightful illustrations, this book also provides insight into the people and their customs, reminding us of simpler times and the power of a strong heritage.
Chet Williamson attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his B.S. in English education. From there, he went on to become a teacher and a producer and writer of business theatre. Williamson worked as a freelance writer, as well as contributing editor at Wentworth Publications for Healthcare Advertising Review and the DoctorÃs Office. Williamson has written over eighty short stories, which have appeared in the New Yorker , Esquire , and the Twilight Zone . He has also worked on novelizations of both films and computer games. Williamson has been a final nominee for the World Fantasy Award and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award. He is also a six-time final nominee for the Horror Writers Association's Stoker Award and has seen his work adapted for radio and television productions. Currently, Williamson works as a freelance writer for various companies, including Williams/Gerard Productions, Excel Productions, and Lynch Films. His Pelican titles include Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas , Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas Coloring Book (pb), and Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas Audiocassette . He lives in Elizabethtown , Pennsylvania , with his wife, Laurie, and his son, Colin, a college student who, like his father, writes professionally.