Vermonters welcoming its state alphabet book, titled M is for Maple Syrup. With colorful pages that focus the spotlight on the flora and fauna specific to Vermont (and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream), the book utilizes a two-tiered educational format where the rhyming verse appeals to younger readers the substantive expository text proves an engaging tool for older students. 

New Yorkers, who also have a history of making maple syrup, can appreciate learning about the flora and fauna and the rich tradition of maple syrup that we share with our neighboring state.