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The Alphabet Book
The Alphabet Book
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 13, 2016
Review
A reprint of the 1971 Eastman book, this is a solid alphabet book with each letter commanding one page to itself (with the exception of 'A' and 'X' which each get a double-page spread). Using simple, recognizable words and mostly animals, this alphabet book is sure to please a young reader. There is nothing complicated about it, no additional nuance or image suggesting other words related to the letter, just one image with words beginning with that letter, i.e. "horse on house" or "octopus with oars" is a picture of that one thing, nothing more. It is somewhat refreshing as many alphabet books published today can overwhelm beginning readers. A solid choice if you're looking for alphabet books for your library, and the reinforced binding makes this a nice choice if you're looking to replace an older, worn copy.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Eastman, P.D.
Illustrator: Eastman, P.D.
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: fiction in verse / poetry
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780553511116
Price: 9.99