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R is for Rocket an ABC Book
R is for Rocket an ABC Book
Reviewed by: Deidre Walsh - Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 7, 2015
Review
There is no story or theme here, just a cute alphabet book filled with all of Tad Hills' characters from his Rocket books and from his Duck & Goose series. One letter of the alphabet is represented on each page. And the words on that page that begin with that letter are bold type. The illustrations compliment each represented letter individually. The illustrations are cheerful and beautiful. This is perfect for group sharing or one on one. Children who like Tad Hills' previous books will enjoy this. This is for pre-k to k or for slightly older who enjoy the illustrations. The one weakness is that it feels a bit disjointed. The alphabet is covered but there is no flow or connection between each page. With the use of familiar characters I felt that there could have been more of a flow between pages more connection between the characters. It just felt like each page was plopped down just to represent a letter, with no thought to cohesiveness. Other than that, the illustrations taken individually are wonderful. A decent alphabet book for libraries in need of alphabet books.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Hills, Tad
Illustrator: Hills, Tad
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: fantasy
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780553522280
Price: 17.99