ABC: A Child's First Alphabet Book
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (534 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525475249 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Alison’s signature style is created using alkyd paint on thick cartridge paper, with a crackle varnish, giving an aged effect. . ALISON JAY is a graduate of the London College of Printing and is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books, including The Cloud Spinner, written by Michael Catchpool, and A Gift for Mama, by Linda Ravin
Featuring a simple format and bright paintings, this acclaimed alphabet book is perfect for toddlers. B is for boy but in Alison Jay's ABC, B also stands for basket, beehive,and butterfly. Older readers are encouraged to look and look again as each spread reveals a new perspective on what has come before and intriguing hints of what's still to come.
As in Jay's Picture This- (Dutton, 2000), the illustrations are captivating. A list of the items included appears at the end. Most of the items will be familiar to young listeners. This element of fantasy is sure to provide smiles of recognition and delight. The final picture brings everyone and everything together in a nontraditional zoo. Each page features a scene highlighting one object (apple, balloon, cow, etc.), the corresponding upper- and lowercase letter, and a simple declarative sentence ("a is for apple"). Thus, young readers can play "I Spy" and reinforce their understanding of the letter and its sound. The pictures add another dimension, telling an underlying story, as a woman bids farewell to a man who embarks on a journey that leads him to exotic settings where he encounters many of the featured obje
"Fantastic book. My toddler loves this book" according to Tamara M. Fantastic book. My toddler loves this book! I'd say "X marks the spot" for the letter X is kind of cheatingwhat happened to xylophone? At least it's an actual word. The art is amazing, the pages have so many things to look at. Love this one!. I think the book is really good. I gave it I think the book is really good. I gave it 4 stars because I think Amazon Customer I think the book is really good. I gave it 4 stars because I think they could have done a little bit better with the items they pick for some of the letters. For example K is for key hole.. stars because I think I think the book is really good. I gave it I think the book is really good. I gave it 4 stars because I think Amazon Customer I think the book is really good. I gave it 4 stars because I think they could have done a little bit better with the items they pick for some of the letters. For example K is for key hole.. stars because I think they could have done a little bit better with the items they pick for some of the letters. For example K is for key hole.. spacecat said Love the Illustrations!. We got this book for our then 9 month old and both my husband and I love reading it to him. We got the board book version since he tends to want to rip regular books. This book has wonderful illustrations and our son (now 1Love the Illustrations! We got this book for our then 9 month old and both my husband and I love reading it to him. We got the board book version since he tends to want to rip regular books. This book has wonderful illustrations and our son (now 13 months) loves looking and pointing at the pictures (and trying to say what they are). And as adults it doesn't tire as quickly as other bo. months) loves looking and pointing at the pictures (and trying to say what they are). And as adults it doesn't tire as quickly as other bo