Category Archives: Alphabet Picture Books

Letters of the West by Michelle E. Walch and John Maddin and Illustrated by John Maddin

November 19, 2014 by The Picture Book Review

[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher. No other compensation was received.] Learn the English and Latin names of plants and animals in this alphabet book filled with gorgeous and accessibly sophisticated scratchboard illustrations. This picture book is a beautiful tribute to our natural world and our alphabet. The scratchboard illustrations are black and white with one to two colors highlighting each image. The effect is profound — making it a perfect picture book for those wanting […]

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Such a Cool Book: Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo? by Carlyn Beccia

March 12, 2013 by The Picture Book Review

Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo: The Most Amazing, Bizarre, and Celebrated Circus Performers by Carlyn Beccia. Ages 4 – 8 (2.5 year old son loved it). Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. April 2007. 32 pages. ISBN-10: 0618717188. Non-fiction. $16.00 Quick Summary: Lots of fascinating facts and information about the history of the circus — in alphabetical order. Beautiful and rich illustrations of bizarre and unusual performers and performances. Unforgettable and mesmerizing! Our Experience Reading this Book: We highly, highly recommend this book. […]

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